# N216FS: 2016 Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A55S

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A55S](https://openairdocs.org/model/andrew-philip-richardson-dba-a55s) (registry code 0050055, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A15SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15SO) (Adams Aerostats LLC) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 203
- Year built: 2016
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: February 5, 2016
- Certificate issued: June 7, 2016
- Expires: June 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A1D05A
- Registered owner: [Lowenstein Albert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOWENSTEIN%20ALBERT%20L)
- 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=216FS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216FS

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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 (Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A55S)

- [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

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## 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 N216FS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N216FS.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations.

- [SDR 2020FA0000151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000151), Feb 12, 2020: PULLEY. OUT OF TOLERANCE. THE PULLEYS USED IN THE VENT (RED) LINE ASSEMBLY ONE AT THE PARACHUTE AND ONE AT THE SIDE TO THE ENVELOPE NEAR THE BOTTOM ARE UNDER DESIGNED AND NOT RAISED FOR 

## Related

- Other Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A55S aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/andrew-philip-richardson-dba-a55s/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A55S: https://openairdocs.org/model/andrew-philip-richardson-dba-a55s/stcs.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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