Civil Aviation Regulations 1988

replacing envelope temperature flags (but not including replacing temperature telltale tags);

removing or installing envelope temperature probes;

adhesive patch repairs on envelope fabric in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions for such repairs;

minor sewn fabric repairs below the first horizontal load tape as permitted by the manufacturer’s maintenance manual;

adjusting, replacing or repairing control lines other than deflation lines;

removing or installing karabiners;

removing or installing crown line;

removing or installing scoops and skirts.

interchanging or replacing basket in accordance with balloon operating handbook or other acceptable data;

minor repairs to basket trim materials;

re‑varnishing or re‑oiling basket wicker;

removing or installing fire extinguishers;

removing or installing burner poles;

removing or installing handling line and container;

removing or installing storage pouches.

replacing or lubricating fuel cylinder tank inlet or outlet o‑rings;

removing or replacing fuel cylinder straps;

replacing fuel cylinder contents gauge glasses held in by screws (but not including replacing the whole contents gauge assembly);

repairing or installing cylinder jackets;

removing or installing heater pads;

interchanging or replacing fuel cylinder if the cylinder is designated as interchangeable in balloon operating handbook or other acceptable data;

adjusting LPG vapour regulators if the adjustment does not involve disassembly of regulator.

cleaning liquid pilot light regulators;

cleaning or replacing seals in hose couplings;

removing, cleaning or installing pilot light or burner jets, including filters;

tightening burner parts, including heat shields;

lubricating (not requiring disassembly other than removing lubrication port blanks);

removing, replacing or adjusting piezo igniter system;

adjusting liquid fire (whisper) or pilot light values;

removing or installing burner in accordance with balloon operating handbook or other acceptable data.

removing or installing burner frame heat shields;

adjusting burner gimbal friction.

replacing batteries;

changing instrument packs;

removing or installing radio if:

no disturbance is required to the balloon’s instruments or electrical wiring; and

there is no need to disassemble a primary structure of the balloon.

removing or replacing other equipment if:

no modifications are required to the balloon’s instruments or electrical wiring; and

there is no need to disassemble a primary structure of the balloon;

removing, replacing or adjusting non‑structural standard fasteners incidental to operations.