# N3087D: Head Balloons AX9-118 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Head Balloons AX9-118](https://openairdocs.org/model/head-balloons-ax9-118) (registry code 4280102, 1 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS A29SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A29SO) (Head Balloons Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 287 - Type: Balloon - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, balloon - Airworthiness date: June 1, 2000 - Certificate issued: January 7, 2020 - Expires: January 31, 2030 - Mode S code: A3405B - Registered owner: [Bristol David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRISTOL%20DAVID%20W) - Location: [Sautee, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sautee) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 34.7163° N, 83.6820° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 30571, 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=3087D - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3087D 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 (Head Balloons AX9-118) - [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 (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 WPR10LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA161), Mar 16, 2010: Head Balloons AX9 118 (N3087D), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the balloon’s rapid deflation system, which resulted in its inhibited functionality during landing. ## 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. - [Accident 20100315029859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100315029859A), Mar 15, 2010: Head Balloo AX9 118 (N3087D), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted a high wind landing. After touchdown, pilot lost footing and fell out of basket while pulling the red line. Pilot was dragged outside the… ## 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) (10) 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 (Head Balloons AX9-118) - [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 SB00463AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00463AT): Installation of Cameran basket and burner systems. Head Balloons Inc - [STC SL2263SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2263SO): Installation of Aerostar (Raven) Models CW, W, and RW basket and burner systems. Head Balloons Inc - [STC SB02317AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02317AT): Installation of Sky Balloons (TC B01CE) baskets (sizes: 1.29m X 1.07M, 1.55M X 1.19M, and 1.80M X 1.29M) and burners (BR1 double burner and BR2 Mistral Double Burner) under Head Balloons' Model AX7-77, AX7-77b, AX8-88, AX8-88b, AX8-105 and AX9-118 envelopes. Head Balloons Inc - [STC SL2407SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2407SO): Attachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Adams Balloon Loft Model A50/A50S basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components. Head Balloons Inc - [STC SB01867AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01867AT): Attachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Lindstrand Balloon basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components. Head Balloons Inc - [STC SB01048AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01048AT): Installation of Thunder and Colt40X40, 40X48, 40X54, and 40X60 basket assemblies. Head Balloons Inc - [STC SL1748SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1748SO): Installation of Balloon Works sizes3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, and 5.0 baskets. Head Balloons Inc ## Earlier aircraft with N3087D The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N3087D before. - [Cancelled 1995-03-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3087D-1995-03-20): Ayres S-2R, S/N R1820027DC. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Gilbert Aviation Industries Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILBERT%20AVIATION%20INDUSTRIES%20INC), [Visalia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Visalia) ## Related - Other Head Balloons AX9-118 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/head-balloons-ax9-118/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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.