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BALLOON FLYING HANDBOOK
 

Glossary "L"

Life-Limited

An aircraft part whose service is limited to a specified number of operating hours or cycles. For example, some balloon manufacturers require that fuel hoses be replaced after a certain number of years.

Light Aircraft

Any aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 12,500 pounds. All presently FAA-certificated balloons are light aircraft.

 

Limitations

Restrictions placed on a balloon by its manufacturer. Examples are maximum envelope temperature and maximum gross weight.

Log

A record of activities: flight, instruction, inspection, and maintenance.

 

LTA

Lighter-Than-Air.

 

 
 
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