# Adams Balloon A B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0050100 - Manufacturer (registry): ADAMS BALLOON - Model: A B - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A15SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Adams Aerostats LLC - Registered aircraft: 6 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloon-a-b Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-11-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-44): Fuel: Cylinder Strap Installation. Issued Jul 13, 2011 ## Registered aircraft (6) - [N4004G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4004G): [Mills Douglas N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLS%20DOUGLAS%20N), [Middleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Middleville), built 1983, S/N 119 - [N4022G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4022G): [Airtime Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRTIME%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1983, S/N 132 - [N4022K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4022K): [Bmg Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BMG%20AVIATION%20INC), [Bloomington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Bloomington), built 1983, S/N 127 - [N4022Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4022Q): [Campbell Brittany Rose](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELL%20BRITTANY%20ROSE), [Los Lunas, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Lunas), S/N 148 - [N40327](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40327): [Fm Marketing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FM%20MARKETING%20LLC), [Los Ranchos, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Ranchos), S/N 152 - [N4033J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4033J): [Monahan Todd J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONAHAN%20TODD%20J), [Queensbury, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Queensbury), S/N 144 ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 NYC89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA131), Apr 27, 1989: Adams Unknown (N4022Q), Soleburg, PA, no damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION WHICH RESULTED IN DELAYING THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT INCLUDED HIGH WINDS AND THE LACK OF RESTRAINING DEVICES INSIDE THE… - [NTSB MIA89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA102), Mar 11, 1989: Adams AX-9 (N4033J), Jacksonville, FL, no damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF A PASSENGER TO FOLLOW PRE-BRIEFED INSTRUCTIONS DURING LANDING. - [NTSB MKC84LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA216), Jul 15, 1984: Adams AB (N4004G), Ballwin, MO, no damage - [NTSB CHI84LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA015), Oct 8, 1983: Adams AB (N4022K), Wyoming, MI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (5) 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 19900731044719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900731044719I), Jul 31, 1990: Adams AB (N4033J), Jacksonville, FL. On touchdown and deflation a passenger had toes under fuel tank. Fractured toe on left foot. - [Accident 19890427017279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890427017279A), Apr 27, 1989: Adams AB (N4022Q), Soleburg, NJ. Wind picked up for landing. Passenger fell out on hard landing. Balloon rose,pilot vented. More injuries on landing - [Accident 19890311003529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890311003529A), Mar 11, 1989: Adams AB (N4033J), Jacksonville, FL. Gust of wind tipped over basket after landing. Female passenger was unable to hold on. Broke her arm. - [Accident 19840714034259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840714034259A), Jul 14, 1984: Adams AB (N4004G), Ballwin, MO. Passenger received a broken shoulder when the basket tipped over on landing. Indicates pilot briefing inadequate. - [Accident 19831008053619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831008053619A), Oct 8, 1983: Adams AB (N4022K), Wyoming, MI, Substantial damage. Balloon collided with house and powerlines during landing causing injury to one passenger. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SB09657RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB09657RC): Installation of Aircraft Position Lights. Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc - [STC SB02889AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02889AT): Installation of replacement vapor and liquid fuel hoses including associated fittings. Aeronautical Enterprises Inc ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Adams Balloons A-B](https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloons-a-b): 14 registered aircraft, registry code 0050325 - [Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A-B](https://openairdocs.org/model/andrew-philip-richardson-dba-a-b): 10 registered aircraft, registry code 0050050 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.