# American Blimp A-1-70

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3850111
- Manufacturer (registry): AMERICAN BLIMP CORP
- Model: A-1-70
- 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: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-blimp-a-1-70

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 (4)

- [N105VW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105VW): [Airsign Airships Asia Pacific LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRSIGN%20AIRSHIPS%20ASIA%20PACIFIC%20LLC), [Williston, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Williston), S/N 105
- [N151AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151AB): [Airsign Airships America LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRSIGN%20AIRSHIPS%20AMERICA%20LLC), [Williston, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Williston), built 1997, S/N 101
- [N154ZP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154ZP): [Airsign Airships America LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRSIGN%20AIRSHIPS%20AMERICA%20LLC), [Williston, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Williston), built 1999, S/N 104
- [N156LG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N156LG): [Airsign Airships America LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRSIGN%20AIRSHIPS%20AMERICA%20LLC), [Williston, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Williston), built 2000, S/N 106

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 LAX04CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA221), May 22, 2004: American Blimp A-1-50 (N154ZP), North Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the ground crew's inability to maintain control of the airship and the pilot's inability to obtain a sufficient rate of climb. Contributing to the accident was unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB IAD01WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA075), Jul 1, 2001: American Blimp A-1-50 (N151AB), Toronto, Canada, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Accident 20040522008399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040522008399A), May 22, 2004: Amblp A150 (N154ZP), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. (-23) The aircraft came off mast for take off, about the same time a strong gust of wind or dust devil hit the right side of the aircraft causing it to hit the…

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (1)

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.

- [U3227A-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2513CA2359A474B1862571FF0046882C.0001): Tailwheel Spacer. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces 3227, Piper 753 406 · Sep 20, 2006

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