# N298LS: 2016 Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77X

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77X](https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-77x) (registry code 5190026, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS B00010CH](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B00010CH) (Lindstrand Balloons USA Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 5600
- Year built: 2016
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: March 18, 2016
- Certificate issued: May 13, 2023
- Expires: May 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A3143D
- Registered owners: [Gawthrop Keirn R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAWTHROP%20KEIRN%20R), [Gawthrop Jodie A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAWTHROP%20JODIE%20A)
- Location: [Westfield, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Westfield)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 40.0361° N, 86.1737° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 46074, 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=298LS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N298LS

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77X)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N298LS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N298LS.

## 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) (6)

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 (Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77X)

- [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 SB03468CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03468CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons fabric with Head Balloons Inc. 1.9 oz fabric (with either polyurethane or silicone coating) for repairs. Gary M. Prentice
- [STC SB03456CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03456CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. Michael Reinert
- [STC SB03066CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03066CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Aerostar International Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks. ARBC Inc dba Lindstrand Balloons USA
- [STC SB03213CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03213CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons USA Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. Chris Reinert

## Related

- Other Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77X aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-77x/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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