# N32850: 1998 Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B-15 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-8b-15) (registry code 1050111, 1 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS A14SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A14SO) (JR Aerosports Ltd.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: F8B-554 - Year built: 1998 - Type: Balloon - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, balloon - Airworthiness date: April 8, 1998 - Certificate issued: September 26, 2003 - Expires: April 30, 2028 - Mode S code: A38F28 - Registered owner: [Hot Air Enterprises Lc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOT%20AIR%20ENTERPRISES%20LC) - Location: [Payson, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Payson) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 39.9506° N, 111.6886° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 84651, 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=32850 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32850 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): 2 in force ### Matched by airframe (Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B-15) - [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 75-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-08): Throttle or Trigger Valves · McGrath, Michael D. A-60S, A-B, A50S and 41 more. Effective Apr 30, 1976 ## 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 N32850. ## 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. - [Incident 20030704012769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030704012769I), Jul 4, 2003: Balwks FIREFLY8B15 (N32850), Orem, UT. (-23) Pilot was attempting landing to open parking lot, wind changed on short final, balloon basket struck top of parked car, no damage to balloon, no… ## Reports on N32850 not matched to an aircraft (4) They name N32850, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19880223010439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880223010439I), Feb 23, 1988: Piper PA32300 (N32850), Tuntutuliak, AK, Minor damage. Allowed left main gear to enter deep snow. Lost directional control. Ground looped on runway. - [Incident 19871107073809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871107073809I), Nov 7, 1987: Piper PA32300 (N32850), Kwigillingok, AK, Minor damage. Yaw after takeoff due to right gear lower strut separation. Found torque link greaser bolt p/n 7954302 sheared. - [Incident 19870409044319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870409044319I), Apr 9, 1987: Piper PA32300 (N32850), Bethel, AK, Minor damage. After takeoff the right side of the engine cowling broke loose. Pilots view obstructed. Returned, safe landing. - [Incident 19851021059999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851021059999I), Oct 21, 1985: Piper PA32300 (N32850), Bethel, AK. Engine became rough as aircraft neared airport. Priority handling requested. Safe landing. Suspect ignition problem ## 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) (14) 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 (Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B-15) - [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 SA3251SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3251SO): Attachment of Balloon appendage. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB00078AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00078AT): Installation of Thunder & Colt carriage assemblies under Firefly balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB00565AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00565AT): Installation of Cameron carriage assemblies Under Firefly envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB01015AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01015AT): Attachment of sea serpent appendage. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB01597AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01597AT): Attachment of '57 Chevy' appendages. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SB918GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB918GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc - [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry - [STC SB00408LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00408LA): Installation of protective caps on basket oak runners. Pacific Southwest Aerostats - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International ## Related - Other Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B-15 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-8b-15/aircraft.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.