# N8246A: 1997 Head Balloons AX9-118

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Head Balloons AX9-118](https://openairdocs.org/model/head-balloons-ax9-118) (registry code 4280102, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A29SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A29SO) (Head Balloons Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 235
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: June 1, 1997
- Certificate issued: December 2, 2004
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: AB42E2
- Registered owner: [Ross Fred](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSS%20FRED)
- Location: [Hollywood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hollywood)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 26.0264° N, 80.2446° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33024, 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=8246A
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8246A

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 (Head Balloons AX9-118)

- [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 (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 N8246A.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N8246A.

## 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) (10)

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 (Head Balloons AX9-118)

- [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 SB00463AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00463AT): Installation of Cameran basket and burner systems. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SL2263SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2263SO): Installation of Aerostar (Raven) Models CW, W, and RW basket and burner systems. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SB02317AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02317AT): Installation of Sky Balloons (TC B01CE) baskets (sizes: 1.29m X 1.07M, 1.55M X 1.19M, and 1.80M X 1.29M) and burners (BR1 double burner and BR2 Mistral Double Burner) under Head Balloons' Model AX7-77, AX7-77b, AX8-88, AX8-88b, AX8-105 and AX9-118 envelopes. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SL2407SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2407SO): Attachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Adams Balloon Loft Model A50/A50S basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SB01867AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01867AT): Attachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Lindstrand Balloon basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SB01048AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01048AT): Installation of Thunder and Colt40X40, 40X48, 40X54, and 40X60 basket assemblies. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SL1748SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1748SO): Installation of Balloon Works sizes3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, and 5.0 baskets. Head Balloons Inc

## Earlier aircraft with N8246A

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N8246A before.

- [Cancelled 1953-06-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8246A-1953-06-26): Cessna 170B, S/N 25098. Exported to Australia. Owner: [Board Of Foreign Missions](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOARD%20OF%20FOREIGN%20MISSIONS), [Columbis, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbis)
- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8246A-undated): Piper PA-32R-301, S/N 32R8313030

## Related

- Other Head Balloons AX9-118 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/head-balloons-ax9-118/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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