# N2570E: 1995 Balloon Works FIREFLY 9 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Balloon Works FIREFLY 9](https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-9) (registry code 1050120, 1 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS A14SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A14SO) (JR Aerosports Ltd.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: F9-060 - Year built: 1995 - Type: Balloon - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, balloon - Airworthiness date: May 17, 1999 - Certificate issued: December 3, 2001 - Expires: January 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A273DC - Registered owner: [Dekoevend Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEKOEVEND%20ENTERPRISES%20INC) - Location: [Fort Garland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Garland) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 37.4500° N, 105.3284° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 81133, within about 11 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2570E - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2570E 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 (Balloon Works FIREFLY 9) - [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 (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB DEN99IA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99IA154), Aug 11, 1999: Balloon Works Firefly 9 (N2570E), Hartsel, CO, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: Total failure of the deflation line due to heat damage (as evidenced by glazing), most likely caused by the improper use of the flight controls (burner system) by person(s) unknown. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 19990811027559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990811027559I), Aug 11, 1999: Balwks FIREFLY9 (N2570E), Hartsel, CO, Minor damage. (-23) As balloon approached it touchdown point, pilot pulled the ripcord to allow hot gases to escape the envelope. The ripcord broke and the basket touched… ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR 99ZZZX3176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3176), Jul 1, 1999: VALVE LINE. FAILED. IN A HOT AIR BALLOON ENVELOPE EQUIPPED WITH A PARACHUTE, TOP DEFLATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A 3:1 PULLEY ASSIST, THE UPPER SECTION OF THE VALVE LINE (BRAIDED KEVLAR ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (15) 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 (Balloon Works FIREFLY 9) - [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 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 SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB02972AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02972AT): Installation of Aerostar International carriages, burners, and instruments under a Firefly 10 balloon envelope. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SL2829SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2829SO): Installation of the Galaxy 6072 and 6072T baskets on Firefly 9, Firefly 9B-15, Firefly10, and Firefly 11 envelopes and installation of the Galaxy 6096 basket on Firefly 9, Firefly 10, and Firefly 11 envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SB918GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB918GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc - [STC SB00382DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00382DE): Installation of an Ultra Magic C5 Basket (S/N:14) assembly and MK-10 Burner assembly (TC No. B02CE) to a Balloon Works Model F9 Balloon. (FIREFLY 9 F9-060). Aero Cruise - [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SB1679GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1679GL): Replace suspension cables with Finn-Bilt Ltd. suspension cableKit No. 119 (Firefly 5, 6B, 7B), Kit No. 219 (Firefly 6, 7B, 8B), Kit No. 319 (Firefly 8), or Kit No. 419 (Firefly 9). Viitala William Thomas - [STC SA5470NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5470NM): Installation of position light. Great American Balloon Co Inc - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International ## Earlier aircraft with N2570E The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N2570E before. - [Cancelled 1950-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2570E-1950-08-03): Aeronca 7AC, S/N 7AC-6153. Owner: [Stalnaker G L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STALNAKER%20G%20L) - [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2570E-undated): Cessna 421A, S/N 421A0067. N-number assigned, not yet registered ## Related - Other Balloon Works FIREFLY 9 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-9/aircraft.md - The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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