# Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A55S - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0050055 - Manufacturer (registry): ANDREW PHILIP RICHARDSON DBA - Model: A55S - 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: 8 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/andrew-philip-richardson-dba-a55s 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 (8) - [N216FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216FS): [Lowenstein Albert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOWENSTEIN%20ALBERT%20L), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2016, S/N 203 - [N4008F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4008F): [Noyce Benjamin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOYCE%20BENJAMIN%20J), [Bolivar, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Bolivar), built 2018, S/N 253 - [N4009X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4009X): [Van Sant Kurt A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20SANT%20KURT%20A), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2017, S/N 246 - [N4010K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4010K): [Adams Steven H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20STEVEN%20H), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2017, S/N 245 - [N5461E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5461E): [Randall Thomas D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANDALL%20THOMAS%20D), [Placitas, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Placitas), built 2016, S/N 205 - [N7855R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7855R): [Zimmer Rachel A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZIMMER%20RACHEL%20A), [Rio Rancho, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Rio%20Rancho), built 2016, S/N 212 - [N795UR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N795UR): [Ruth Dale A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUTH%20DALE%20A), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2017, S/N 217 - [N796NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N796NA): [Gelinas Nicholas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GELINAS%20NICHOLAS), [Indian, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Indian), built 2018, S/N 218 ## 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 CEN26LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA108), Jan 30, 2026: Adams Balloon A55S (N4010K), Durango, CO, no damage. Probable cause: The ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb while landing. ## 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. - [Incident 20260130001149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260130001149I), Jan 30, 2026: Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A55S (N4010K), Durango, CO, No damage. During landing of the hot air balloon, a bystander grabbed the edge of the basket during initial contact with the ground, in an attempt to add weight and… ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2020FA0000151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000151), Feb 12, 2020: PULLEY. OUT OF TOLERANCE. THE PULLEYS USED IN THE VENT (RED) LINE ASSEMBLY ONE AT THE PARACHUTE AND ONE AT THE SIDE TO THE ENVELOPE NEAR THE BOTTOM ARE UNDER DESIGNED AND NOT RAISED FOR - [SDR 2020FA0000150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000150), Feb 12, 2020: VENT. OUT OF TOLERANCE. THE PULLEYS USED IN THE VENT (RED) LINE ASSEMBLY ONE AT THE PARACHUTE AND ONE AT THE SIDE TO THE ENVELOPE NEAR THE BOTTOM ARE UNDER DESIGNED AND NOT RAISED FOR - [SDR 2019FA0000057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000057), Jan 7, 2019: PULLEY. WARPED. THE PULLEYS USED IN THE RED(VENT) LINE ASSEMBLY (ONE AT THE PARACHUTE TOP, ONE ON THE SIDE OF THE ENVELOPE NEAR THE BOTTOM) ARE UNDER-DESIGNED, UNDER-SPECIFIED ## 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 SB02889AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02889AT): Installation of replacement vapor and liquid fuel hoses including associated fittings. Aeronautical Enterprises Inc - [STC SL2272SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2272SO): Installation of Raven classic basket and burner system. Adams Balloon Loft ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Adams Balloon A55S](https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloon-a55s): 35 registered aircraft, registry code 0050105 - [Adams Balloons A55S](https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloons-a55s): 10 registered aircraft, registry code 0050355 - [Adams Balloon Loft A55S](https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloon-loft-a55s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0066350 - [Elizabeth Adams Walz A55S](https://openairdocs.org/model/elizabeth-adams-walz-a55s): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0050450 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.