# N5347S: Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 8 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 8](https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-galaxy-8) (registry code 3760525, 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-1038 - Type: Balloon - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, balloon - Airworthiness date: July 25, 1994 - Certificate issued: August 4, 2025 - Expires: August 31, 2032 - Mode S code: A6C2A7 - Registered owner: [Litton David B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LITTON%20DAVID%20B) - Location: [Statesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Statesville) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 35.8696° N, 80.8896° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 28625, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5347S - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5347S 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 8) - [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 (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 CHI97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA022), Nov 3, 1996: Galaxy AX8 (N5347S), Columbia, MO, no damage. Probable cause: the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the ditch, which was encountered during the landing; and high vegetation, which covered the ditch… ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) 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 19990704018969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990704018969I), Jul 4, 1999: Galaxy GALAXY8 (N5347S), Jefferson City, MO, Minor damage. (-5)On July 4, 1999, Mr. Gary d. sines operated Galaxy balloons, Galaxy 8, N5347S, as pilot in command at the annual 4th of July balloon ascension on the… - [Accident 19961103040669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961103040669A), Nov 3, 1996: Galaxy GALAXY8 (N5347S), Columbia, MO. Struck a ditch hidden by weeds landing. Impact caused broken arms to two passenger. - [Incident 19950825037429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950825037429I), Aug 25, 1995: Galaxy GALAXY8 (N5347S), Columbia, MO. Struck wires landing in a field. Caused arcing and wire break. ## 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) (6) 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 8) - [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 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 ## Earlier aircraft with N5347S The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N5347S before. - [Cancelled 1970-05-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5347S-1970-05-12): Cessna 337A, S/N 337-0447. Owner: [Cessna Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CESSNA%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita) ## Related - Other Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-galaxy-8/aircraft.md - The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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