# Adams Balloons A55

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0050350
- Manufacturer (registry): ADAMS BALLOONS LLC
- Model: A55
- 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: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloons-a55

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 (2)

- [N405AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N405AB): [Hanson Laurne E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSON%20LAURNE%20E), [Portage, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Portage), built 2021, S/N 320
- [N866EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N866EA): [Fm Marketing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FM%20MARKETING%20LLC), [Los Ranchos, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Ranchos), built 2019, S/N 260

## 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 EY2R9600102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600102), Aug 1, 1996: RETAIN RING. CRACKED. PROP RETAIN RING CRACKED

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

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 SB02085CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02085CH): Descriptive data pertaining to this design change are considered inadequate for duplication in other products. This approval is limited to only the installation made in Adams Balloon Loft Model A55, Serial No. 177. Bernava Emelia
- [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 Balloon A55](https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloon-a55): 24 registered aircraft, registry code 0050103
- [Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A55](https://openairdocs.org/model/andrew-philip-richardson-dba-a55): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 005005A

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