# Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 10501A9
- Manufacturer (registry): BALLOON WORKS
- Model: FIREFLY 7-B
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A14SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A14SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: JR Aerosports Ltd.
- Registered aircraft: 26
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7-b

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 84-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-04-03): Jumper Cords · JR Aerosports Firefly 7B. Effective Apr 9, 1984
- [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

## 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 (26)

- [N1502T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1502T): [Fights Mitchell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIGHTS%20MITCHELL), [Kellyville, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Kellyville), built 1982, S/N 11124
- [N1508W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1508W): [Baker Carmen W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20CARMEN%20W), [Lexington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Lexington), built 1982, S/N F7B-002
- [N1510C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1510C): [Portland Rose Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTLAND%20ROSE%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Wilsonville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Wilsonville), S/N F7B-011
- [N1511Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1511Y): [Wildung Michael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILDUNG%20MICHAEL%20P), [Newton, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Newton), built 1982, S/N F7B-025
- [N1512M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1512M): [Adler David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADLER%20DAVID%20M), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1982, S/N F7B-031
- [N1514C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1514C): [Wolfson Alan B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLFSON%20ALAN%20B), [Loveland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Loveland), built 1983, S/N F7B-040
- [N15193](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15193): [De Koevend Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DE%20KOEVEND%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Fort Garland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Garland), built 1981, S/N 10969
- [N1524U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1524U): [Goodman Travis W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODMAN%20TRAVIS%20W), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), S/N 10311
- [N1524V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1524V): [Hooper Kirk M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOPER%20KIRK%20M), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1981, S/N 10319
- [N1526U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1526U): [Payne Ralph J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAYNE%20RALPH%20J), [Hastings, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Hastings), built 1981, S/N 11103
- [N1544U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1544U): [Bouton Vern H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOUTON%20VERN%20H), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1981, S/N 10270
- [N1544Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1544Y): [Tannehill Theodore J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TANNEHILL%20THEODORE%20J), [Howard, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Howard), built 1981, S/N 10268
- [N3601M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3601M): [Gear Robert L III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEAR%20ROBERT%20L%20III), [Paradise Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Paradise%20Valley), built 1983, S/N F7B-044
- [N3608Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3608Y): [Holland Benjamin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLLAND%20BENJAMIN%20M), [Gladstone, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Gladstone), S/N F7B-067
- [N3668F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3668F): [Bruce Bailey L H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUCE%20BAILEY%20L%20H), [Raleigh, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raleigh), built 1983, S/N F7B-085
- [N36931](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36931): [Kinser Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINSER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Guthrie, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Guthrie), S/N F7B-109
- [N37443](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37443): [Engleman Mark T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGLEMAN%20MARK%20T), [Indianapolis, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Indianapolis), S/N F7B-093
- [N37517](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37517): [Sanborn Lee M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANBORN%20LEE%20M), [Alto, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Alto), built 1983, S/N F7B-094
- [N69WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69WM): [Balloon Meadows Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20MEADOWS%20INC), [Clinton Corners, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Clinton%20Corners), built 1983, S/N F7B-068
- [N7106E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7106E): [Niccum Jonathan S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICCUM%20JONATHAN%20S), [Hampden, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Hampden), built 1987, S/N F7B-134
- [N71106](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71106): [Sena Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SENA%20PAUL%20A), [Worthington, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Worthington), S/N F7B-136
- [N7407K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7407K): [Sky Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Oxford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oxford), S/N F7B-118
- [N7407P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7407P): [Leonard Ian Q](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20IAN%20Q), [Burlington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Burlington), S/N F7B-129
- [N74114](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74114): [Yachik Jeremy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YACHIK%20JEREMY), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), S/N F7B-122
- [N90643](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90643): [Aeronautical Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERONAUTICAL%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Eagle, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Eagle), S/N F7B-305
- [N93PZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93PZ): [Thurman Joshua T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THURMAN%20JOSHUA%20T), [Limestone, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Limestone), S/N F7B-363

## NTSB investigations (15)

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 FTW98LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA231), May 17, 1998: Balloon Works Firefly 7-B (N1527M), Longmont, CO, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly position his foot for a high wind landing. Factors were high winds and windshear.
- [NTSB ATL94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA098), May 13, 1994: Balloon Works Firefly 7-B (N1511M), Burlington, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADVERTENT BURNER CONTROL INTERFERENCE BY THE PASSENGER. A FACTOR WAS THE PRESENCE OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION WIRES AT THE FORCED LANDING SITE.
- [NTSB CHI91LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA183), Jun 9, 1991: Balloon Works FIREFLY-7B (N3605G), Greenwood, MO, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE INADEQUATE BRIEFING TO THE GROUND CREW BY THE PILOT, BECAUSE THE GROUND CREWMAN DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE INTENT AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MANEUVER.
- [NTSB LAX90LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA343), Jun 17, 1990: Balloon Works Firefly 7B (N1523C), Moorpark, CA, no damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ARREST DESCENT FOR LANDING.
- [NTSB ATL90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA104), Apr 22, 1990: Balloon Works 7B (N1512T), Lexington, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE OVERLOAD FAILURE OF SEVERAL JUMPER CORDS. FACTOR(S) WERE INADVERTENT ENCOUNTER WITH UNFAVORABLE WIND (DUST DEVIL). SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE RATE OF DESCENT.
- [NTSB DEN88LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA004), Oct 5, 1987: Balloon Works Firefly 7-B (N15260), Rio Rancho, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW87LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA073), Mar 5, 1987: Balloon Works Firefly 7-B (N15253), Broken Arrow, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC86FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA117), May 25, 1986: Balloon Works Firefly 7-B (N15369), Lee'S Summit, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA85FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA143), Apr 7, 1985: Balloon Works Firefly 7B (N36938), Orlando, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI84LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA244), Jun 16, 1984: Barnes AX-7B (N37643), Lake Orion, MI, no damage
- [NTSB MKC83LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA053), Jan 8, 1983: Balloon Works Fire FLY 7-B (N1510D), Greenwood, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC83LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA051), Jan 2, 1983: Balloon Works Firefly 7B (N1511Y), Indianola, IA, no damage
- [NTSB FTW82DQG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DQG17), Apr 3, 1982: Balloon Works 7-B (N1524U), Masterson, TX, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEK31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK31), Sep 27, 1981: BLN Works FF-7B (N1517P), Johnstown, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DEV17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEV17), May 2, 1981: Balloon WKS 7B (N15443), Normal, IL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (21)

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 20110521009049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110521009049I), May 21, 2011: Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-B (N1524V), Gallup, NM, Minor damage. On may 21, 2011 at 730 mt, a Balloon Works, firefly 7-B, N1524V, registered to the owner, was landing about 2 miles north of red rock state park, NM. After…
- [Incident 20010527011459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010527011459I), May 27, 2001: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N1527M), Louisville, CO, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot checked before flight and monitored jefferson county ATIS during flight. Unforcast winds came up and during landing hit tree. Minor damage to…
- [Accident 19980517021179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980517021179A), May 17, 1998: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N1527M), Longmont, CO. High wind landing. Pilots foot was caught in wicker siding. Received a broken ankle. (.4)during the landing approach, the winds were from the south at 5 to 7…
- [Accident 19940513015999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940513015999A), May 13, 1994: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N1511M), Burlington, NC, Substantial damage. Passenger inadvertently leaned on control handle shutting off burner. Unable relight. Bag blew into wires landing.
- [Incident 19920201004879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920201004879I), Feb 1, 1992: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N15103), Champaign, IL. Leak in main fuel line at fitting to burner blast valve. Fuel shut off,valve closed. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19910827044589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910827044589I), Aug 27, 1991: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N1518F), Marietta, NY. Pilot ran out of propane gas. Forced landing in corn field.
- [Accident 19910608020399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910608020399A), Jun 8, 1991: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N3605G), Greenwood, MO, Minor damage, 1 fatal. After landing decided to reposition balloon on other side of trees. Ground crewman failed release. Fell 100 feet.
- [Accident 19900617052129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900617052129A), Jun 17, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N1523C), Moorpark, CA. Landed hard and basket tipped over. Pilot and a passenger fell on a passenger who was seriously injured. Mild winds
- [Accident 19900422012189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900422012189A), Apr 22, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N1512T), Lexington, KY, Substantial damage. Caught in a dust devil during landing that tore off top of balloon. Partial collapsed balloon landed resident area.
- [Accident 19871005060199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871005060199A), Oct 5, 1987: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N15260), Rio Rancho, NM, Substantial damage. Had to use both hands on balloon vent to hold it open on landing therefore unable to control burner. Burned envelope
- [Accident 19870305004619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870305004619A), Mar 5, 1987: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N15253), Broken Arrow, OK, Substantial damage. The balloon struck powerlines shortly after liftoff. Pilot was distracted and failed to notice balloon descending.
- [Incident 19861116075819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861116075819I), Nov 16, 1986: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N3612M), Leavenworth, KS, Minor damage. Struck powerlines during landing.
- [Accident 19860525019479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860525019479A), May 25, 1986: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N15369), Lees Summit, MO, Substantial damage. High wind takeoff. Drifted fast towards powerline. Tried climb but encountered down drafts. No test balloon used.
- [Accident 19850407051619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850407051619A), Apr 7, 1985: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N36938), Orlando, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Jolt on landing tilted gondola. Popping and hissing noise heard. Fireball and explosion from failed fuel fitting.
- [Accident 19840615026869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840615026869A), Jun 15, 1984: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N37643), Lake Orion, MI. A 74 year old woman had her arm broken during landing in hot air balloon.
- [Incident 19840520032259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840520032259I), May 20, 1984: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N1544N), Bonner Springs, KS. Landed basket in powerlines by venting envelope too soon on approach. Wires broke and allowed a safe landing.
- [Accident 19830108000539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830108000539A), Jan 8, 1983: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N1510D), Greenwood, MO, Substantial damage. Ground crew released mooring lines prematurely and balloon drifted into trees causing accident.
- [Accident 19830102000399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830102000399A), Jan 2, 1983: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N1511Y), Indianola, IA. Basket tilted on rough landing due to surface wind. Passenger fell out and broke his ankle. Failed to hold on.
- [Accident 19820403012769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820403012769A), Apr 3, 1982: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N1524U), Masterton, TX, Minor damage. High surface wind for landing a balloon. Struck mesquite trees and powerline. Student seriously injured.
- [Accident 19810927063869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810927063869A), Sep 27, 1981: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N1517P), Johnstown, OH, Substantial damage. Burner relighted after balloon landed. Balloon ascended. Pilot deflated with burner on. Burned skirt and gore.
- [Accident 19810502022439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810502022439A), May 2, 1981: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N15443), Normal, IL, Substantial damage. Balloon made rapid descent and hard landing, then drifted into powerlines. Possible wind shear or downdraft.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 2005FA0000935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000935), Jun 21, 2005: ENVELOPE. FAILED. BALLOON ENVELOPE FAILED FUEL CONSUMTION FLIGHT TEST. (K)

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (19)

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 SA2915SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2915SO): Attachment of 'Truck' appendages. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SA3109SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3109SO): Attachment of Boom Box appendages. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB02432CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02432CH): ONE-ONLY STC: Replace the Sundance Balloons Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks, S/N F7B-2012. Balloons Over Iowa 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 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

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (4)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [AA7B](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A08638F1DBF620688525703C006945BB.0001): Replacement Envelope. Alaska Consulting Manufacturing & Engineering LLC · Modification part · Jul 15, 2004
- [All parts noted on John Terry Master Drawing List TCC 001 as listed on Approved Model List SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2F62196899E6528D8525704D004C82BC.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates · Modification part · Nov 6, 2000
- [All parts noted on MDL TCC 001 as listed on AML No. SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C97689D806730C3A8525704D004C84D0.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates - Aerostatic Engineering · Modification part · Sep 2, 1997
- [W-140-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/507AB94F43D7A5F38525703F004DD08F.0001): Hot Air Balloon Envelope. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces 6, 6B, 7, 7B, 8-24, 8B · Apr 29, 1993

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 7B](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-firefly-7b): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 1050127

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