# N72LB: 2013 Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A](https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-77a) (registry code 5190005, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Serial number: 5537
- Year built: 2013
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: April 8, 2013
- Certificate issued: October 19, 2024
- Expires: October 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A9A22F
- Registered owners: [Sheehy Danielle](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEEHY%20DANIELLE), [Sheehy Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEEHY%20DANIEL)
- Location: [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 38.9767° N, 95.8446° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 66610, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=72LB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72LB

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): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A)

- [AD 2024-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-13-03): Balloon Reports · Lindstrand Balloons 42A, 56A, 60A and 16 more. Effective Jul 12, 2024
- [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 2008-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-05): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Jul 23, 2008

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2008-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-15) (historical): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Apr 1, 2008

## 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 N72LB.

## NTSB investigations on N72LB 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 SEA06CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA137), Jul 6, 2006: Hughes 369A (N72LB), Medford, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misinterpretation of the wind direction (in-flight planning) and subsequent improper descent rate to the ground during a landing attempt. A factor was the tailwind conditions.

## 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.

- [Incident 20190622016379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190622016379I), Jun 22, 2019: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A (N72LB), Hannibal, MO, No damage. While on approach to landing, N72LB, a linstrand hot air balloon, experienced a false heavy condition resulting in a loss of lift. The pilot attempted to…

## Reports on N72LB not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N72LB, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Accident 20060707013669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060707013669A), Jul 7, 2006: Hughes 369A (N72LB), Medford, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot provides that he was in final stage of landing at 10 feet AGL. He experienced a sudden tail gust that resulted in aircraft tail descending…

## 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)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-77a/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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