# N311CW: 2015 Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 60X

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 60X](https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-60x) (registry code 5190021, 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: 5578
- Year built: 2015
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: May 14, 2015
- Certificate issued: June 8, 2015
- Expires: June 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A34ACF
- Registered owner: [Moondance Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOONDANCE%20BALLOONS%20LLC)
- Location: [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 30.3801° N, 97.9480° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78734, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=311CW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N311CW

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 (Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 60X)

- [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 N311CW.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N311CW.

## 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 N311CW not matched to an aircraft (4)

They name N311CW, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR DJFA2004018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DJFA2004018), Aug 11, 2004: SEAL. LEAKING. DURING CLIMB, THE NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CREW RETARDED THE THROTTLES AND THE LIGHT WENT OUT. THEY RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT WITH NO PROBLEM
- [SDR DJFA2004019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DJFA2004019), Aug 11, 2004: SEAL. LEAKING. DURING CLIMB THE NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CREW RETARDED THE THROTTLES AND THE LIGHT WENT OUT. THEY RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT WITH NO PROBLEMS
- [SDR 0226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0226), Nov 14, 2002: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT CAME ON DURING TAKEOFF. FOUND SENSOR LOOP TOUCHING OIL COOLER. REPOSITIONED, OPS CHECKED OK.
- [SDR 0126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0126), Dec 18, 2001: CHIP DETECTOR. FAULTY. DURING DESCENT RT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN WENT OFF. DESCENDING THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND STAYED ON. THE PILOTS SHUTDOWN THE RT ENGINE A

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (9)

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 60X)

- [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
- [STC SB03217CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03217CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. Brad Craig
- [STC SB02732CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02732CH): ONLY STC, SN 5363: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons USA Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 52131, S/N RWS-602, and the Aerostar International Burner, Part Number 52350, S/N HP3D-3481. Replace the Lindstrand Balloons USA fuel tanks with the Aerostar International fuel tanks, Part Number V-15, S/Ns V94036 and V94045. The Aerostar International Basket/Burner is installed via the standard Lindstrand Balloons carabiner (snaplink) attachments. Matthew W. Fenster
- [STC SB02362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02362CH): ONE-ONLY: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons USA Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. Isley Todd
- [STC SB02055CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02055CH): Limited to installation on serial number 5239 ONLY. Donner Nicholas R

## Related

- Other Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 60X aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-60x/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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