# American Blimp A-1-50

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3850110
- Manufacturer (registry): AMERICAN BLIMP CORP
- Model: A-1-50
- Aircraft type: Blimp/Dirigible
- Category: Airship
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 10
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS S00002SE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/S00002SE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Skyship Services Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-blimp-a-1-50

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.

None matched.

## 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 (3)

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

- [SDR CA060929003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060929003), Sep 20, 2006: SCREW. BROKEN. (CAN) PROP WOULD NOT CHANGE PITCH DURING RUN-UP. GEARBOX WAS REMOVED AND THE SCREW HOLDING THE GOVENOR DRIVE COUPLING TO THE DRIVE GEAR WAS FOUND BROKEN. THE SC
- [SDR CA060124005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060124005), Jan 18, 2006: ARM. CRACKED. (CAN) ENGINE RECIEVED FOR OVERHAUL WITH AIRBOX INSTALLED. THE CARB DRIP TRAYS ARE CONNECTED TO THE AIRBOX BY A SUPPORT ARM WITH TWO SCREWS HOLDING THE TRAYS ONT
- [SDR 2004FA0000088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000088), Jan 12, 2004: CONTROL CABLE. FAILED. NICOPRESS FITTING FAILED ON THIS PARTICULAR CABLE.

## 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 SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA5926NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5926NM): Installation of manifold pressure instrument. Electronics International

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (106, first 50)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [APS66-10900](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID171665498620221020170330.0001): Brake Lining. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 066-10900, 066-30026 · Aug 10, 2022
- [CAV-110D](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID186692880420220513175641.0001): Fuel Drain Valve. Saf-Air Products Inc · PMA PQ2036CE · Modification part · Dec 14, 2021
- [MT-101](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID156314764620220513175653.0001): Belly Drain. Saf-Air Products Inc · PMA PQ2036CE · Modification part · Dec 14, 2021
- [AC220-011](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F9EFBB0A0F50BB81862585A4005001D2.0001): Housing, Slip Ring End. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC260-007](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EF9C2F4319D6FE5E862585A400500A77.0001): Insulator, Field Terminal, White. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. C7AF-10329-C… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC240-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E0763236DCC55C42862585A400500344.0001): Brush Holder. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. C5AF-10351-A… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC260-008](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D651B15FFAED4739862585A400500AF2.0001): Insulator, Bat Terminal Red. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. DOAF-10329-A… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC260-010](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C569364F27E30479862585A400500C42.0001): Insulator Stator Terminal. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC220-005](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B82EBC2DAE9526ED862585A400500133.0001): Screw #10-24, Bearing Retainer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. 379201-S2, &… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC260-011](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B75EA7204A1A2474862585A400500CEB.0001): Insulator Battery Terminal. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC240-005](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B52F845B9A550D94862585A40050047D.0001): Spring, Brush. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. C5AF-10349-A… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC260-006](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ABF922609733E2B3862585A4005009A4.0001): Nut 1/4-20, Hex - Bat Term. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. 383256-S8, &… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC240-002-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A4A65EF12DBA899B862585A4005003DF.0001): Brush Set Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. C6FF-10B341-A… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC250-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A351BD4321E385B1862585A4005005CF.0001): Capacitor 0.5µF. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC230-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7B6B47C1324FDBBF862585A4005002A6.0001): Bearing, Needle - SRE. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC250-007](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/76FE87B55A467B10862585A40050072B.0001): Insulator - Brush Terminal, Flat. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. C5AF-10329-C… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC260-004](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/706AD3DDC71FAF39862585A400500856.0001): Screw #10-32, Field Terminal. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. 383757S8B, &… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC210-001-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4EA9DF9D79A7DB7E862585A40050001E.0001): Stator Assembly - Complete. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC260-007](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4D7019D3260E41F4862585A400500A0B.0001): Insulator, Field Terminal, White. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. C7AF-10329-C… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC260-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/36C9DEE19B3EC187862585A4005007C1.0001): Screw #6-32, Brush Holder. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. 377284-S7, &… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC250-003](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/31E18566AE3C5D7D862585A400500673.0001): Stator Bolt. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. 383758-S8B, &… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC260-009](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/25FEE5AE8B177C1E862585A400500B99.0001): Insulator, StaTerm - Black. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. C7AF-10329-D… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC250-001-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1FBA41CB0BFD1D0C862585A400500532.0001): Rectifier Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. DOFF-10304-B… · Jun 30, 2020
- [AC260-005](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1B15703446584F7F862585A4005008FD.0001): Nut #10-24, Hex - Grd, Sta Terms. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna Aircraft Part No. 383255-S8, &… · Jun 30, 2020
- [ES4142AC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/199C2C64546243D6862585A400502421.0001): Oil Seal. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces ES4142 as used in Kelly Aerospace… · Jun 22, 2020
- [A0450338-69](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D385F217A4A7022D8625822D00733B97.0001): Header Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces Textron Aviation Inc. 0450338-69… · Jan 15, 2018
- [A0450400-26](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/57CD2A62F03B36D38625822D00733B98.0001): Muffler Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces Textron Aviation Inc. 0450400-26 · Jan 15, 2018
- [A0450400-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/32C7E9075BEA5AF88625822D00733B96.0001): Muffler Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces Textron Aviation Inc. 0450400-3 · Jan 15, 2018
- [A0450338-70](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/314A33EC613C97E78625822D00733B99.0001): Header Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces Textron Aviation Inc. 0450338-70… · Jan 15, 2018
- [TCB0450027-12](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/350010FCFD48448F8625801E0069226E.0001): Spinner. TCB Composite Company · PMA PQ2327NM · Replaces 0450027-12 · Aug 22, 2016
- [A0450400-201](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FB3ABD05B8F0152486257F16005D332C.0001): Muffler Shroud. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 0450400-201 · Dec 6, 2015
- [A0450400-6](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/58AC13170C5B716A86257F16005D31D8.0001): Muffler Shroud. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 0450400-6 · Dec 6, 2015
- [K0743625-14](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DEF09C94DB5BD0C886257CDE004D746A.0001): Speed Fairing Assy-Nose Gear. Knots 2U Ltd · PMA PQ2106CE · Replaces 0743625-3 · May 12, 2014
- [K0741046-203](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/51242646FE1B48DF86257CDE004CC3B6.0001): Fairing Assy-LH. Knots 2U Ltd · PMA PQ2106CE · Replaces 0741046-203 · May 12, 2014
- [K0741046-202](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/386A3CE058EDCAA986257CDE004CC3BB.0001): Fairing Assy-RH. Knots 2U Ltd · PMA PQ2106CE · Replaces 0741046-202 · May 12, 2014
- [K0743625-14](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/188F872F021F4A4E86257CDE004D746D.0001): Speed Fairing Assy-Nose Gear. Knots 2U Ltd · PMA PQ2106CE · Replaces 0743625-14 · May 12, 2014
- [DA0450338-76](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B77B21784B1D13A886257BA2005122CB.0001): Riser Assembly-LH. Dawley Manufacturing Corp · PMA PQ2563CE · Replaces 0450338-76, 0450338-69, A0450338-69… · Jul 1, 2013
- [DA0450338-76](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7EE9A1B3AB67353A86257B500066C5AF.0001): Riser Assembly-LH. Dawley Manufacturing Corp · PMA PQ2563CE · Replaces 0450338-76, 0450338-69, A0450338-69… · Apr 15, 2013
- [AH200R-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/73CA9B59B404364F86257B6300694809.0001): Muffler. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna 0450400-26 · Feb 24, 2013
- [ES-4001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4195DD49A51CAC7D86257B63006944D7.0001): Alternator Assy Gear Drive 15 Volt -60 AMP. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 633661, Cessna C611501-204 · Feb 24, 2013
- [AH200L-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3BC3C40BFE99FC2A86257B630069480B.0001): Muffler. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna 0450400-3 · Feb 24, 2013
- [AH200R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3083DA892D5D6F2586257B6300694808.0001): Muffler. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna 0450400-26 · Feb 24, 2013
- [AH200L](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/09B5DE7A783AAE3486257B630069480A.0001): Muffler. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Cessna 0450400-3 · Feb 24, 2013
- [K0431013-3-791](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E87CCACD9852974586257B12005314A1.0001): Tip-Vertical Fin. Knots 2U Ltd · PMA PQ2106CE · Replaces 0431013-3-791 · Feb 10, 2013
- [TCB 0450027-12](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/865EC76D041441A086257B1700614383.0001): Spinner. TCB Composite Company · PMA PQ2327NM · Replaces 0450027-12 · Feb 10, 2013
- [GF0543079-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ECD35F546347F84886257ABC00762961.0001): Speed Fairing Nose Gear. Knots 2U Ltd · PMA PQ2106CE · Replaces 0543079-1, 0543079-3, 0543079-7… · Jan 8, 2012
- [GF0541223-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E71182038A97494D86257ABC0076295E.0001): Fairing Assy Main Gear Right. Knots 2U Ltd · PMA PQ2106CE · Replaces 054223-2 0541223-16, 0541223-22… · Jan 8, 2012
- [GF0431005-1-791](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7D172F1D603B07A386257ABC00762942.0001): Butt, Rudder. Knots 2U Ltd · PMA PQ2106CE · Replaces 0431005-1-791 · Jan 8, 2012
- [GF0430004-10-791](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7BCAC803E25E071286257ABC00762938.0001): Tip Elevator. Knots 2U Ltd · PMA PQ2106CE · Replaces 0430004-10, 0430004-10-791 · Jan 8, 2012
- [GF0541223-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/70DAF19B1A86674086257ABC0076295B.0001): Fairing Assy Main Gear Left. Knots 2U Ltd · PMA PQ2106CE · Replaces 0541223-1 0541223-17, 0541223-23… · Jan 8, 2012

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-blimp-a-1-50/pma.md

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