§ 31.81. General.
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(a)The following information must be established:
(1)Each operating limitation, including the maximum weight determined under § 31.14.
(2)The normal and emergency procedures.
(3)Other information necessary for safe operation, including—
(i)The empty weight determined under § 31.16;
(ii)The rate of climb determined under § 31.17, and the procedures and conditions used to determine performance;
(iii)The maximum vertical velocity, the altitude drop required to attain that velocity, and altitude drop required to recover from a descent at that velocity, determined under § 31.19, and the procedures and conditions used to determine performance; and
(iv)Pertinent information peculiar to the balloon's operating characteristics.
(b)The information established in compliance with paragraph
(a)of this section must be furnished by means of—
(1)A Balloon Flight Manual; or
(2)A placard on the balloon that is clearly visible to the pilot. [Amdt. 31-4, 45 FR 60180, Sept. 11, 1980]