# N303CU: Lindstrand Balloons 56X

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Lindstrand Balloons 56X](https://openairdocs.org/model/lindstrand-balloons-56x) (registry code 5180032, 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: 5355
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: October 18, 2006
- Certificate issued: January 17, 2025
- Expires: January 31, 2032
- Mode S code: A32ABC
- Registered owner: [Harwell James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARWELL%20JAMES%20P)
- Location: [Keithville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Keithville)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.3023° N, 93.9058° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 71047, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=303CU
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303CU

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): 1 in force

### Matched by airframe (Lindstrand Balloons 56X)

- [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

### 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 N303CU.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N303CU.

## 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 (Lindstrand Balloons 56X)

- [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 SB04087CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04087CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons USA Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with the FireFly Balloons Basket Model 4.9A1, S/N 289; the FireFly Balloons Burner Model T3-017, S/N 2163J; and FireFly Balloons fuel tanks, Part Number 3035, S/Ns 75032J, 15369J, and 37088; and Part Number 3229, S/N 47528J. Charles Mays Jr
- [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

## Related

- Other Lindstrand Balloons 56X aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/lindstrand-balloons-56x/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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