# Balloon GC-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05604BG
- Manufacturer (registry): BALLOON
- Model: GC-1
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-gc-1

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 (1)

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

- [SDR 97ZZZX2579](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2579), May 1, 1997: CONTROL CABLE. JAMMED. DURING ANNUAL GEAR RETRACTION TEST, SHORT EXTENSION CABLE KINKED AND JAMMED LT GEAR 1/2 TRAVEL BETWEEN UP AND DOWN POSITION. CABLE WAS FOUND RUSTED AND STIFF. R

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Grasshopper G. C. 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/grasshopper-g-c-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601L6
- [Cummins-Vancraft GC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/cummins-vancraft-gc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056028J
- [Genes Custom Copter GC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/genes-custom-copter-gc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05602NX
- [Cummins GC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/cummins-gc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 13006UC
- [Cessna GC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-gc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2070001
- [Globe GC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/globe-gc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 9230105

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