# N505CZ: 2018 Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB60Z - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB60Z](https://openairdocs.org/model/balony-kubicek-spol-sro-bb60z) (registry code 1370507, 13 seats) - Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999) - Data sheets: [TCDS B04CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B04CE) (Kubíček Factory s.r.o) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 1207 - Year built: 2018 - Type: Balloon - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, balloon - Airworthiness date: April 10, 2018 - Certificate issued: May 22, 2023 - Expires: May 31, 2030 - Mode S code: A64CCD - Registered owners: [Perfect Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERFECT%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [World Balloon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLD%20BALLOON) - Location: [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 35.1408° N, 106.5146° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 87111, 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=505CZ - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505CZ 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 (Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB60Z) - [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 (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 (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 WPR19LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA257), Sep 12, 2019: Kubicek BB60 (N505CZ), Goodsprings, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious injuries to the pilot and two passengers. ## 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 20190912013079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190912013079A), Sep 12, 2019: Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB60Z (N505CZ), Good Springs, NV, Substantial damage. On September 12, 2019, at approximately 0924 PST, the Nevada flight standards district office received notification of a sightseeing hot air balloon crash… ## 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) (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 (Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB60Z) - [STC SB03226CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03226CH): Replace Balony Kubicek Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. Michael Bauwens - [STC SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC - [STC SB04229CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04229CH): Replace Balony Kubicek Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. Michael Bauwens - [STC SB04210CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04210CH): Replace KUB -EK basket, burner, and fuel tanks with Cameron Basket part number CB754, Cameron Double Burner part numbers CB2705 or CBUS10011, Cameron Fuel Tanks part number CBUS1060, and Thunder & Colt Fuel Tanks part number V40. Fuel Tanks CBUS1060 and V40 may be installed interchangeably. Cameron Balloons US - [STC SB04150CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04150CH): Replace the existing fuel tanks with Ultramagic Model M-40D, S/Ns UM4-1187, UM4-1186, and UM4-1185. Tom Warren - [STC SB04130CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04130CH): Replace the existing fuel tanks with Ultramagic Model M-40D, S/Ns UM4-1074, UM4-1075, UM4-1189, and UM4-1190. Tom Warren - [STC SB04074CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04074CH): Replace Balony Kubicek Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with the Aerostar International Basket Model RB12, S/N 114; the Aerostar International Burner Model HP III Triple, S/N 3021; Aerostar International Model V-23 Fuel Tank, S/Ns 05088, 05089, 99051, and 97039. Michael Bauwens - [STC SB04002CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04002CH): Replace the existing fuel tanks with Aerostar International Model V-23, S/Ns 96029, 96030, and 96031. Ian Cox - [STC SB02871CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02871CH): ONE ONLY STC, SN 779: Replace Balony Kubicek Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. Gary Born ## Related - Other Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB60Z aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/balony-kubicek-spol-sro-bb60z/aircraft.md - The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.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.