# N4004D: 2018 Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A-B

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A-B](https://openairdocs.org/model/andrew-philip-richardson-dba-a-b) (registry code 0050050, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A15SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15SO) (Adams Aerostats LLC) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 251
- Year built: 2018
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: April 10, 2018
- Certificate issued: February 8, 2024
- Expires: February 28, 2031
- Mode S code: A4AF89
- Registered owner: [Hodge Justin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGE%20JUSTIN%20R)
- Location: [Los Ranchos, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Ranchos)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.1378° N, 106.6425° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 87107, 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=4004D
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4004D

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 (Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A-B)

- [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

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

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 N4004D.

## NTSB investigations on N4004D not matched to an aircraft (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 ERA10LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA401), Aug 4, 2010: Ayres S2R-T34 (N4004D), Donalsonville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N4004D.

## Reports on N4004D not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N4004D, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Accident 20100804045119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100804045119A), Aug 4, 2010: Ayres Corpo S2R-T34 (N4004D), Donalsonville, GA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he heard a loud pop and the aircraft engine shut down

## 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) (2)

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 (Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A-B)

- [STC SB09657RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB09657RC): Installation of Aircraft Position Lights. Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc
- [STC SB02889AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02889AT): Installation of replacement vapor and liquid fuel hoses including associated fittings. Aeronautical Enterprises Inc

## Earlier aircraft with N4004D

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N4004D before.

- [Cancelled 1958-01-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4004D-1958-01-14): Cessna 182A, S/N 34704. Owner: [Cessna Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CESSNA%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita)

## Related

- Other Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A-B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/andrew-philip-richardson-dba-a-b/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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