# Adams Balloon L D-S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0050204
- Manufacturer (registry): ADAMS BALLOON
- Model: L D-S
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 0
- 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: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloon-l-d-s

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 (3)

- [N1062V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1062V): [Magee Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGEE%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Rochester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rochester), S/N 064
- [N67007](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67007): [Bristol David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRISTOL%20DAVID%20W), [Sautee, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sautee), S/N 050
- [N9040A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9040A): [Depew Michael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEPEW%20MICHAEL%20P), [Mechanicsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Mechanicsburg), S/N 022

## 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 CHI80FEG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEG23), Sep 20, 1980: Adams LD-S (N1061Z), Blue Ash, OH, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19850601040959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850601040959I), Jun 1, 1985: Adams LDS (N4033U), Helen, GA, Minor damage. Propane did not flow after switching tanks. Terminal velocity descent into trees. Failure of rego valve.
- [Accident 19800920041939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800920041939A), Sep 20, 1980: Adams LDS (N1061Z), Blue Ash, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot reported sudden wind gust carried balloon into power lines on touch & go. Basket dropped to ground.

## 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.

- [Andrew Philip Richardson DBA LD S](https://openairdocs.org/model/andrew-philip-richardson-dba-ld-s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0050070
- [Adams Balloons LD S](https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloons-ld-s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0050365

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