# Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1050101 - Manufacturer (registry): BALLOON WORKS - Model: FIREFLY 6 - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 67 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A14SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A14SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: JR Aerosports Ltd. - Registered aircraft: 3 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-6 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 81-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-05-03): Fuel tank shut-off valve modification · JR Aerosports Firefly 5, Firefly 6, Firefly 6B and 3 more. Effective Mar 11, 1981 - [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 - [AD 75-17-36](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-17-36): Brass Nipple Failure · JR Aerosports Firefly 6, Firefly 6B and Firefly 7. Effective Aug 13, 1975 ## 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 (3) - [N2020F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2020F): [Flying Unlike Noneother Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20UNLIKE%20NONEOTHER%20LTD), [Raymond, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Raymond), built 1975, S/N 607 - [N27035](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27035): [Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20RIDGE%20HOT%20AIR%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Front Royal, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Front%20Royal), S/N 632 - [N7125Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7125Z): [Ogland Peggy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OGLAND%20PEGGY%20A), [Long Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Long%20Lake), built 1988, S/N F6-010 ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 CHI87LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA167), Jul 12, 1987: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N1505F), Springfield, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC87FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA067), Apr 5, 1987: Balloon Works Firefly 6 (N3695B), Kansas City, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC83LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA228), Sep 24, 1983: Balloon Works Firefly 6 (N2023F), Fort Madison, IA, no damage - [NTSB CHI80DEC18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEC18), Apr 19, 1980: BLN Works FRFY6B (N4067L), Orchard Lake, MI, no damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (8) 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 19870712038181A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870712038181A), Jul 12, 1987: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N1505F), Springfield, MI, Substantial damage. High climb rate. Collided with basket of a higher balloon N40363. Impact ripped the envelope. Fell to the ground. - [Accident 19870404008409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870404008409A), Apr 4, 1987: Balwks FIREFLY6 (N3695B), Kansas City, MO, Substantial damage. Struck electrical transmission lines during a forced landing. Propane gas burner flamed out. Post crash fire. - [Accident 19830924055279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830924055279A), Sep 24, 1983: Balwks FIREFLY6 (N2023F), Ft Madison, IA. Balloon touched down hard throwing pilot into fuel tank breaking his leg. - [Accident 19830528021309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830528021309A), May 28, 1983: Balwks FIREFLY6B (N2023H), Decatur, AL, Minor damage. Balloon drifted into wires on takeoff. Pilot incapacitated by propane burns. Passenger landed the balloon. - [Accident 19800419014049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800419014049A), Apr 19, 1980: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4067L), Orchard Lake, MI. Balloon struck power lines during approach to landing area. - [Incident 19791230035829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791230035829I), Dec 30, 1979: Balwks FIREFLY6 (N2021F), Cambridge, WI. Balloon scraped powerlines during descent. - [Accident 19771203042809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771203042809A), Dec 3, 1977: Balwks FIREFLY6 (N1261F), Valley View, IL, Substantial damage. Balloon struck trees,wires. Slow response fm cold propane tank. - [Accident 19761212040099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761212040099A), Dec 12, 1976: Balwks FIREFLY6 (N2019F), FL, Minor damage ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (20) 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 SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC - [STC SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SB02218AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02218AK): Design, fabrication, and installation of replacement balloon envelope. Alaska Consulting Mfg & Eng LLC - [STC SB918GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB918GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc - [STC SB00374NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00374NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-100-3 replacement envelope. Ronald T. DiGiovanni - [STC SB790NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB790NE): Installation of an Aerostat Envelope, Model W-140-3 replacement envelope (3 point system). Ronald T. DiGiovanni - [STC SA2739SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2739SW): Installation of electric blast valve. John Terry - [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry - [STC SB00408LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00408LA): Installation of protective caps on basket oak runners. Pacific Southwest Aerostats - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SB1679GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1679GL): Replace suspension cables with Finn-Bilt Ltd. suspension cableKit No. 119 (Firefly 5, 6B, 7B), Kit No. 219 (Firefly 6, 7B, 8B), Kit No. 319 (Firefly 8), or Kit No. 419 (Firefly 9). Viitala William Thomas - [STC SA5470NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5470NM): Installation of position light. Great American Balloon Co Inc - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA1908CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1908CE): Installation of a National Ballooning Model 752-12 envelope. National Ballooning Ltd - [STC SB265NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB265NE): Replacement of envelope fabric repair material with ripstop polyester. Ballooning Adventures - [STC SB11WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB11WE): Installation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components - [STC SB2WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB2WE): Installation of digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components - [STC SL575SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL575SO): Installation of ABP-181 automatic balloon pilot (automatic temperature control). Cline J Donald ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Barnes FIREFLY 6](https://openairdocs.org/model/barnes-firefly-6): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05604BA - [Birdseyeview Aerobotics FIREFLY 6](https://openairdocs.org/model/birdseyeview-aerobotics-firefly-6): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 06101F2 --- 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.