# Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 150A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 5190009, 5190033 - Manufacturer (registry): ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND - Model: 150A - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 4 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-150a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## 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 2024-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-13-03): Balloon Reports · Lindstrand Balloons 42A, 56A, 60A and 16 more. Effective Jul 12, 2024 - [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 2008-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-05): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Jul 23, 2008 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2008-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-15) (historical): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Apr 1, 2008 ## 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 (4) - [N156LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N156LB): [Castanier Clotaire F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTANIER%20CLOTAIRE%20F), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N 5168 - [N20LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20LB): [Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCKY%20MOUNTAIN%20BALLOON%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Pagosa Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Pagosa%20Springs), built 2012, S/N 5516 - [N316EB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N316EB): [Cloyd Timothy P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLOYD%20TIMOTHY%20P), [Runnells, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Runnells), built 2018, S/N 5651 - [N9015Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9015Z): [Destination Balloon Rides LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DESTINATION%20BALLOON%20RIDES%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2024, S/N 5803 ## 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 CEN22LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA356), Jul 30, 2022: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 150A (N316EB), Indianola, IA, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering. - [NTSB LAX07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA126), Apr 13, 2007: Arbc 150A (N156LB), Mecca, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to fly in forecasted unfavorable wind conditions that exceeded the balloon's capabilities. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20220730019779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220730019779A), Jul 30, 2022: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 150A (N316EB), Indianola, IA, Minor damage. The flight was conducted prior to offical sunrise. The airmen descended immediately after launch causing the aircraft to strike a power line. - [Accident 20070413007459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070413007459A), Apr 13, 2007: Lbl 150ALBL (N156LB), Mecca, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Unexpected strong gusty winds during approach to land caused loss of control, subsequently striking and breaking power lines, bouncing the basket off the… ## Service difficulty reports (7) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2026FA0000121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000121), Feb 12, 2026: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CRACKED BEYOND REPAIR. LEADING CENTER AT FORWARD SPAR. - [SDR 20191204001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20191204001), Dec 4, 2019: BOLT. MISSING. THE AN3-6 BOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB CONTROL ROD TO THE TRIM ACTUATOR WAS MISSING AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE LOCATED. FAILURE OF THE ITEM COULD NOT B - [SDR 2011FA0000474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000474), Jul 20, 2011: IMPULSE COUPLING. FAILED. TOTAL FAILURE OF IMPULSE COUPLING. CAUSE TO BE DETERMINED BY FURTHER INSPECTION. - [SDR 20010327CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010327CW009), Jan 8, 2001: TRANSMITTER. DEFECTIVE. AC LANDED SHORT OF RUNWAY AFTER ENGINE QUIT. AC HAD SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE NO INJURIES. DETERMINED AC RAN OUT OF FUEL DUE TO FAULTY FUEL GUAGE. REMVD FUEL QUANTITY - [SDR 20010302CW003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010302CW003), Jan 8, 2001: DRIVE GEAR. BROKEN. MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR BROKEN. BROKEN PIECE LODGED BETWEEN CAM GEAR AND GENERATOR GEAR, BREAKING GENERATOR SHAFT, DESTROYING GENERATOR, CAM GEAR AND OIL PUMP COVER. - [SDR CA000614045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000614045), May 26, 2000: NUT. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED AS A RESULT OF SDR AL-2000-04. ANCHOR NUT FOR RUDDER STOP BOLT FOUND CRACKED. - [SDR 97ZZZX833](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX833), Jan 30, 1997: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. ON THE MOST AFT BULKHEAD OF FS 200.375, THERE WERE CRACKS IN BOTH CORNERS BETWEEN THE FLANGES AND THE WEBS AT THE RUDDER STOP BOLTS. WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS TIED ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5) 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 SB10564SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10564SC): Installation of Night Position Lights. Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X - [STC SB09657RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB09657RC): Installation of Aircraft Position Lights. Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc - [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 150A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150a): 122 registered aircraft, registry code 2071804 - [P Z L Koliber 150A](https://openairdocs.org/model/p-z-l-koliber-150a): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 05626C1 - [Lindstrand Balloons 150A](https://openairdocs.org/model/lindstrand-balloons-150a): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 5180015 --- 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.