# N5242C: Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 7

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-galaxy-7) (registry code 3760520, 3 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A10NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A10NM) (JR Aerosports Ltd.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: GLX-1147
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: January 17, 1987
- Certificate issued: April 16, 1987
- Expires: April 30, 2030
- Mode S code: A69A6B
- Registered owner: [Conrad Kenneth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONRAD%20KENNETH%20J)
- Location: [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque)
- Owner type: Individual
- 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=5242C
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5242C

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 (Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 7)

- [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 (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 N5242C.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N5242C.

## 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) (8)

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 (Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 7)

- [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 SA2111SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2111SO): Installation of Raven Models 'W' wicker, 'G' promotional, classic Limited, and Classic Custom Baskets and Models HP single, HP dual, HP II single, and HP dual burners with Galaxy -7 envelopes. 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 SB01508AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01508AT): Attachment Galaxy hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB01653AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01653AT): Attachment of 'Turtle' appendages. JR Aerosports LTD

## Earlier aircraft with N5242C

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N5242C before.

- [Cancelled 1979-12-15](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5242C-1979-12-15): Cessna T210N, S/N 21063724. Exported to New Zealand. Owner: [Flynns Ferry Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYNNS%20FERRY%20SERVICE%20INC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita)
- [Cancelled 1965-05-22](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5242C-1965-05-22): Beech B35, S/N D2634. Owner: [George M Finley](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGE%20M%20FINLEY), [Lawreneburg, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lawreneburg)

## Related

- Other Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 7 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-galaxy-7/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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