# Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 140A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 5190027
- Manufacturer (registry): ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND
- Model: 140A
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS B00010CH](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B00010CH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Lindstrand Balloons USA Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-140a

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 (3)

- [N140XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N140XL): [Aerosport Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPORT%20HOLDINGS%20INC), [Woodstock, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Woodstock), built 2013, S/N 5528
- [N2648Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2648Z): [May First Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAY%20FIRST%20INC), [Fishers, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fishers), built 2024, S/N 5805
- [N9014K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9014K): [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 2026, S/N 5837, Registration pending

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (5)

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

- [SDR 2009FA0000747](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000747), Aug 26, 2009: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. UPON LANDING, RT GEAR COLLAPSED. UPON EXAMINATION, FOUND THAT (BULKHEAD ASSY - LANDING GEAR) HAD FAILED. SPECIFICALLY, STRUCTURE IMMEDIATELY UNDER GEAR THAT SAN
- [SDR 2005FA0001046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001046), Jul 5, 2005: MAGNETO. DEFECTIVE. BOTH MAGS REMOVED FOR SB, 500 HOUR INSPECTION. MFG DEFECT NOTED. ROTATING MAGNET AND BEARING ASSY NOT PRESSED (FAR ENOUGH) INTO FRONT MAG HOUSING . MAGS PURCHAS
- [SDR 99ZZZX4253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4253), Oct 1, 1999: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. ENGINE LOST POWER. AIRCRAFT UPSIDE DOWN IN CORN FIELD FOR 3 DAYS. FLIPPED AIRCRAFT OVER, DISMANTLED, AND HAULED BACK TO AIRPORT (PTK). DIALED CRANKSHAFT, OK. IN
- [SDR 97ZZZX3755](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3755), Aug 6, 1997: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. FOLLOWING RIGHT HAND WING REMOVAL FOR PAINTING, INSPECTION OF THE FUSELAGE REAR SPAR CARRY-THROUGH STRUCTURE REVEALED MODERATE TO SEVERE CORROSION. THE AREA OF 
- [SDR 96ZZZX3781](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3781), Jul 12, 1996: ELT. MALFUNCTION. EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER INSTALLED AS AFTER-MARKET EQUIPMENT, WOULD NOT PASS G-SWITCH OPERATIONAL CHECK PER FAR 91.207(D). LIGHT OR EXCESSIVE FORCE IN DIRE

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3)

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 SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC
- [STC SB03468CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03468CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons fabric with Head Balloons Inc. 1.9 oz fabric (with either polyurethane or silicone coating) for repairs. Gary M. Prentice
- [STC SB03066CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03066CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Aerostar International Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks. ARBC Inc dba Lindstrand Balloons USA

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Cessna 140A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-140a): 234 registered aircraft, registry code 2071604

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