# N7253M: 1999 Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7-15) (registry code 1050118, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A14SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A14SO) (JR Aerosports Ltd.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: F7-1076
- Year built: 1999
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: October 26, 1999
- Certificate issued: August 30, 2024
- Expires: August 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A9B8EC
- Registered owner: [Mahoney Kade J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHONEY%20KADE%20J)
- Location: [Eaton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Eaton)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 40.5457° N, 104.6457° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80615, 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=7253M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7253M

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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 7-15)

- [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

### 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 N7253M.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N7253M.

## 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) (13)

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 7-15)

- [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 SA3226SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3226SO): Attachment of Hagar appendages. 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 SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. 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 SA5470NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5470NM): Installation of position light. Great American Balloon Co Inc
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International

## Earlier aircraft with N7253M

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N7253M before.

- [Cancelled 1986-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7253M-1986-01-02): Cessna 175, S/N 55553. Owner: [Bates K L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATES%20K%20L), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka)

## Related

- Other Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7-15/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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