[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 14, Volume 1]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 14CFR31.17]



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                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE

 

CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 31_AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: MANNED FREE BALLOONS--Table of Contents

 

                      Subpart B_Flight Requirements

 

Sec. 31.17  Performance: Climb.



    (a) Each balloon must be capable of climbing at least 300 feet in 

the first minute after takeoff with a steady rate of climb. Compliance 

with the requirements of this section must be shown at each altitude and 

ambient temperature for which approval is sought.

    (b) Compliance with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this 

section must be shown at the maximum weight with a weight tolerance of 

+5 percent.



[Amdt. 31-4, 45 FR 60179, Sept. 11, 1980]