# N3109B: 2016 Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A](https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-77a) (registry code 5190005, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Serial number: 5613
- Year built: 2016
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: June 27, 2016
- Certificate issued: August 23, 2016
- Expires: August 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A34A66
- Registered owner: [Aerial Advantage Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20ADVANTAGE%20INC)
- Location: [Columbia, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Columbia)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 38.9517° N, 92.3341° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Columbia, MO, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3109B
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3109B

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 77A)

- [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

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)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

None matched to N3109B.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N3109B.

## Reports on N3109B not matched to an aircraft (6)

They name N3109B, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19920831037999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920831037999I), Aug 31, 1992: Swrngn SA226AC (N3109B), Las Vegas, NV. Experienced tail bang and aircraft pitch up after departure. Returned. Both trim actuators failed internally.
- [Incident 19911222060059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911222060059I), Dec 22, 1991: Swrngn SA226AC (N3109B), Grand Canyon, AZ. Right brake locked up on rollout causing both right main tires to be blown. Aircraft veered off runway.
- [Incident 19901223063389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901223063389I), Dec 23, 1990: Swrngn SA227AC (N3109B), Grand Canyon, AZ, Minor damage. Torque decreased to zero on right engine,aborted takeoff. Veered into snowbank on side of runway.
- [Incident 19890622041839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890622041839I), Jun 22, 1989: Swrngn SA227AC (N3109B), Providence, RI, Minor damage. Taxied through deep puddle. Nr 2 engine flamed out. Fire warning on. Activated fire bottle. Emergency windows used.
- [Incident 19890411019339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890411019339I), Apr 11, 1989: Swrngn SA227AC (N3109B), Wilkes Barre Sc, PA, Minor damage. During landing rollout aircraft struck a deer. No injuries to crew or passengers.
- [Incident 19871007074709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871007074709I), Oct 7, 1987: Swrngn SA227AC (N3109B), Nashville, TN, Minor damage. Aircraft pulled right on rollout. Left runway. Hit a taxi sign. Right engine fire self extinguished. No defects.

## 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.

## Service difficulty reports on N3109B not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N3109B, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR 95ZZZX3168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3168), Apr 13, 1995: BEARING. FAILED. DURING TAKEOFF, THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE RT INBOARD TIRE FAILED. AFTER THE BEARING BROKE DOWN, IT LET THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY LEAVE THE AXLE WITH THE NUT AND COTT

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Earlier aircraft with N3109B

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N3109B before.

- [Cancelled 1953-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3109B-1953-06-02): Cessna 170B, S/N 25351. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [Gardena Valley Airport Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARDENA%20VALLEY%20AIRPORT%20INC), [Gardena, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Gardena)

## Related

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

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