Afx Frame
No failure report names the afx frame. 2 FAA approvals let 1 company make a replacement afx frame, Balloonacy LTD LLC holding the most (2).
Approved replacement parts 2 parts manufacturer approvals
A parts manufacturer approval (PMA) lets a company other than the aircraft's maker make a afx frame and sell it as an approved part for the models named. These are the companies holding such approvals for a afx frame:
| Maker | Part | Replaces | Fits | Granted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | AFX Frame Tube ARP53120 | 53120 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series with AFX series gondolas installed | 2013-07-07 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | AFX Frame Bag ARP53138 | 53138 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series with AFX series gondolas installed | 2013-07-07 | current |
Sources: the FAA's service difficulty reports since 1995 (a report is a part that failed and was fixed, as filed by an airline, repair station or owner; the count shows reporting as much as reliability) and the parts manufacturer approvals in the FAA's Dynamic Regulatory System. The part name is the reporters' and the approval holders' own words, reduced to the first plain words so that spellings meet.