# N3013T: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 180A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 180A](https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-180a) (registry code 5190010, 1 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS B00010CH](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B00010CH) (Lindstrand Balloons USA Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 5453
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Certificate issued: August 31, 2026
- Expires: August 31, 2033
- Mode S code: A325DC
- Registered owner: [Zion Balloons Utah LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZION%20BALLOONS%20UTAH%20LLC)
- Location: [St George, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/St%20George)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 37.0461° N, 113.5573° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 84790, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3013T
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3013T

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): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 180A)

- [AD 2024-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-13-03): Balloon Reports · Lindstrand Balloons 42A, 56A, 60A and 16 more. Effective Jul 12, 2024
- [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 2008-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-05): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Jul 23, 2008

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2008-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-15) (historical): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Apr 1, 2008

## 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 (2)

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 ERA20CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA138), Dec 16, 2019: Lindstrand 180A (N3013T), Davenport, FL, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious injury to a passenger.
- [NTSB CEN12LA591](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA591), Aug 4, 2012: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 180A (N3013T), Prairie du Sac, WI, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control of the balloon during a landing in higher-than-expected wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20191216021649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191216021649I), Dec 16, 2019: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 180A (N3013T), Davenport, FL, No damage. Pilot stated normal sight seeing flight, brushed top of pine trees during approach to the planned landing field. Accomplished stand up landing in the field.…
- [Accident 20120803017239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120803017239A), Aug 3, 2012: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 180A (N3013T), Sauk Prairie, WI, Minor damage. Pilot stated he launced with wind from the east at 6 knots. He stated that as he moved west the wind picked up to 15 knots. He stated that as he flew over…

## 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) (5)

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 180A)

- [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 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 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

## Earlier aircraft with N3013T

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N3013T before.

- [Cancelled 2007-02-27](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3013T-2007-02-27): Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, S/N 4118, built 2007. Exported to Switzerland. Owner: [Robinson Helicopter Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20HELICOPTER%20CO), [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance)

## Related

- Other Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 180A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-180a/aircraft.md

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