# Adams Balloon Loft A50S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0066355
- Manufacturer (registry): ADAMS BALLOON LOFT LLC
- Model: A50S
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A15SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Adams Aerostats LLC
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloon-loft-a50s

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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA140617004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140617004), May 6, 2014: IMPELLER. DAMAGED. (CAN) AFTER OVERHAUL THE ENGINE WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. AFTER A 35 MINI TEST INTO TEST FLIGHT THE CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE OVERHEATED, 340F. THE ENGINE WAS SH

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5)

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 SB02133LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02133LA): Installation of the Head Balloons model AX8-88b and Head DBII Burner. Aeronautical Enterprises Inc
- [STC SL898SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL898SO): Modification of Model A50S hot air balloon by adding 2 appendages to the envelope and an additional burner. McGrath Michael D
- [STC SB02889AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02889AT): Installation of replacement vapor and liquid fuel hoses including associated fittings. Aeronautical Enterprises Inc
- [STC SB09065SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB09065SC): Install Thunder & Colt basket, burner, and fuel tanks. Gauthier Guy G

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Adams Balloon A50S](https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloon-a50s): 10 registered aircraft, registry code 0050101

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