# N1645L: Firefly Balloons GALAXY 8B

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Firefly Balloons GALAXY 8B](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-galaxy-8b) (registry code 1050155, 1 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A10NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A10NM) (JR Aerosports Ltd.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: GLX-1138B
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Certificate issued: January 4, 2022
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A1039C
- Registered owner: [Baron Brenda](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARON%20BRENDA)
- Location: [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.1885° N, 106.4935° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 87122, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1645L
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1645L

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Firefly Balloons GALAXY 8B)

- [AD 2013-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-10): Hardware · Aeronaut Instruction Research Skysailor 105, Skysailor 90, 110C and 439 more. Effective Mar 19, 2013
- [AD 75-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-08): Throttle or Trigger Valves · McGrath, Michael D. A-60S, A-B, A50S and 41 more. Effective Apr 30, 1976

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB CE-11-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-44): Fuel: Cylinder Strap Installation. Issued Jul 13, 2011

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N1645L.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N1645L.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Firefly Balloons GALAXY 8B)

- [STC SB10564SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10564SC): Installation of Night Position Lights. Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X
- [STC SB09657RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB09657RC): Installation of Aircraft Position Lights. Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc
- [STC SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC
- [STC SA2111SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2111SO): Installation of Raven Models 'W' wicker, 'G' promotional, classic Limited, and Classic Custom Baskets and Models HP single, HP dual, HP II single, and HP dual burners with Galaxy -7 envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB00078AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00078AT): Installation of Thunder & Colt carriage assemblies under Firefly balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB00565AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00565AT): Installation of Cameron carriage assemblies Under Firefly envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB01508AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01508AT): Attachment Galaxy hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB02731CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02731CH): ONE ONLY STC, SN GLX-1148B: Replace the Sundance Balloons Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with the Aerostar International Basket Model RWS, Part Number 52131, S/N 443, the Aerostar International Burner Model HP III Dual, Part Number 52350, S/N 3181, and the Aerostar International Model V-15 fuel tanks. Balloons Over Iowa Ltd

## Related

- Other Firefly Balloons GALAXY 8B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-galaxy-8b/aircraft.md

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