# Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1050110 - Manufacturer (registry): BALLOON WORKS - Model: FIREFLY 8B - 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: 37 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-8b 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 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 (37) - [N3658E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3658E): [High Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20SOARING%20INC), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), S/N F8B-068 - [N3741X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3741X): [Silva Richard W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVA%20RICHARD%20W), [Groton, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Groton), built 1983, S/N F8B-001 - [N614BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N614BD): [Graham Keith P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAHAM%20KEITH%20P), [Alta Loma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Alta%20Loma), S/N F8B-496 - [N7103R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7103R): [High Country Aviation Workshop For Kids](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20COUNTRY%20AVIATION%20WORKSHOP%20FOR%20KIDS), [Loma, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Loma), S/N F8B-090 - [N7104R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7104R): [Sky Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Oxford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oxford), S/N F8B-093 - [N7105D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7105D): [Strobel Rodney W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STROBEL%20RODNEY%20W), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), S/N F8B-095 - [N7105Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7105Y): [Smileys Dream Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMILEYS%20DREAM%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Santaquin, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Santaquin), built 1987, S/N F8B-099 - [N7108C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7108C): [Sewell Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEWELL%20ROBERT%20M), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N F8B-114 - [N7108K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7108K): [Wright Joshua A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20JOSHUA%20A), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), built 1987, S/N F8B-105 - [N7108T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7108T): [Schilling William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHILLING%20WILLIAM%20J), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1987, S/N F8B-111 - [N7109F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7109F): [Wicker Basket Balloon Center](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICKER%20BASKET%20BALLOON%20CENTER), [Wixom, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wixom), S/N F8B-113 - [N71104](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71104): [Stahlecker Matt M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAHLECKER%20MATT%20M), [Napa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Napa), built 1987, S/N F8B-116 - [N71113](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71113): [Avian Balloon Company Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIAN%20BALLOON%20COMPANY%20INC), [East Bend, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/East%20Bend), built 1987, S/N F8B-117 - [N71192](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71192): [Seeger Kenneth Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEEGER%20KENNETH%20ANTHONY), [Travelers Rest, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Travelers%20Rest), S/N F8B-141 - [N7121C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7121C): [Harris Stephen M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRIS%20STEPHEN%20M), [North Clarendon, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/North%20Clarendon), built 1988, S/N F8B-143 - [N71260](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71260): [Wicker Basket Balloon Center](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICKER%20BASKET%20BALLOON%20CENTER), [Wixom, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wixom), built 1988, S/N F8B-149 - [N7405Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7405Q): [Loucks Charles J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOUCKS%20CHARLES%20J), [Greenville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greenville), built 1987, S/N F8B-076 - [N7413P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7413P): S/N F8B-073 - [N7416S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7416S): [Butler Kymberly A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20KYMBERLY%20A), [Pleasant Valley, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Pleasant%20Valley), S/N F8B-035 - [N7416Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7416Y): [Steinle Eric](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEINLE%20ERIC), [Lake Village, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Lake%20Village), built 1987, S/N F8B-084 - [N7420S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7420S): [Williams Mark G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20MARK%20G), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), S/N F8B-044 - [N7421K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7421K): [Costello Paul E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COSTELLO%20PAUL%20E), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), S/N F8B-028 - [N87ND](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87ND): [Mahood Robert P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHOOD%20ROBERT%20P), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), S/N F8B-101 - [N87UB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87UB): [Boucher Jason D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOUCHER%20JASON%20D), [Chester, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Chester), built 1987, S/N F8B-125 - [N9024R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9024R): [Reach For The Stars Hot Air Balloon Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REACH%20FOR%20THE%20STARS%20HOT%20AIR%20BALLOON%20FOUNDATION), [Winchester, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Winchester), S/N F8B-180 - [N9025Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9025Z): [Forenz Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORENZ%20THOMAS), [Georgetown, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Georgetown), built 1990, S/N F8B-175 - [N9039A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9039A): [Kirk Chad Justin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIRK%20CHAD%20JUSTIN), [Zebulon, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Zebulon), built 1989, S/N F8B-171 - [N9043Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9043Z): [Lansdown Jeffrey L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANSDOWN%20JEFFREY%20L), [Dandridge, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Dandridge), S/N F8B-168 - [N90466](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90466): [Montoya Sammy F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTOYA%20SAMMY%20F), [Conifer, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Conifer), built 1990, S/N F8B-307 - [N90549](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90549): [Fritze Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRITZE%20MARK%20A), [Tallahassee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tallahassee), built 1990, S/N F8B-324 - [N9055Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9055Q): [Balloons West](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOONS%20WEST), [Highland, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Highland), built 1991, S/N F8B-330 - [N90753](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90753): [Marburger Donald B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARBURGER%20DONALD%20B), [Sewickley, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Sewickley), built 1990, S/N F8B-327 - [N90794](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90794): [Akin Jason B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AKIN%20JASON%20B), [Rio Rancho, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Rio%20Rancho), built 1990, S/N F8B-317 - [N90809](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90809): [Kpalmair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KPALMAIR%20LLC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N F8B-316 - [N90825](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90825): [Bahn Reece K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAHN%20REECE%20K), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), S/N F8B-315 - [N90BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90BR): [Wilkinson Steve A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKINSON%20STEVE%20A), [Lake Havasu, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Lake%20Havasu), built 1990, S/N F8B-312 - [N91ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91ST): [Kilgore Paul J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KILGORE%20PAUL%20J), [Calcium, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Calcium), S/N F8B-333 ## NTSB investigations (12) 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 GAA15CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA157), Jul 2, 2015: Balloon Works FIREFLY8 - 24 (N7148P), Provo, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: **This report was modified on 4/21/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for more information.** The failure of the Balony balloon pilot to see and avoid the Balloon Works balloon… - [NTSB LAX97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA118), Mar 1, 1997: Balloon Works AX-8B (N9033H), Parker, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, which resulted in an excessive descent and subsequent hard landing, due to a drop in fuel pressure along with shifting winds at low altitude. - [NTSB SEA96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA122), Jun 16, 1996: Balloon Works Firefly 8B (N71233), Wilsonville, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the static wire, which became shorted to a transmission wire and subsequently caused a fire to erupt on the balloon's envelope. Factors relating to the… - [NTSB BFO93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA118), Jul 11, 1993: Balloon Works Firefly 8B (N7113E), Flemington, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PASSENGER'S INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE BURNER AFTER THE LANDING, CAUSING THE TERRAIN TO BURN AND SUBSEQUENTLY IGNITING THE BALLOON ENVELOPE. - [NTSB NYC90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA126), Jun 10, 1990: Barnes Firefly 8B (N3702M), Cazenovia, NY, no damage. Probable cause: THE PASSENGERS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PILOTS INSTRUCTIONS AFTER A HARD LANDING WAS MADE. - [NTSB NYC89LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA212), Aug 31, 1989: Balloon Works Firefly (N7406F), Hatboro, PA, minor damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE OBSTRUCTIONS. A RELATED FACTOR WAS: THE LOW LEVEL OF PROPANE (FUEL), WHICH RESULTED IN LOW BURNER… - [NTSB DEN89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA185), Aug 6, 1989: Balloon Works Firefly 8B (N74191), Louisville, CO, no damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY EVALUATE THE WEATHER PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. HIGH WINDS DEVELOPED DURING THE BALLOON FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN A ROUGH LANDING. - [NTSB ATL89FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA158), Jun 11, 1989: Balloon Works Firefly 8B (N37141), Garner, NC, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS DELAY IN INITIATING A CLIMB AS THE BALLOON CONVERGED ON THE TV TOWER. - [NTSB DEN88LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA152), Jul 4, 1988: Balloon Works Firefly 8B (N7420S), Fort Collins, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL87LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA200), Jul 3, 1987: Balloon Works Firefly 8B (N7420U), Greenville, SC, minor damage - [NTSB FTW86LRG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG15), Mar 1, 1986: Balloon Works 8B (N74176), Round Rock, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC85LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA140), Aug 1, 1985: Balloon Works Firefly 8 (N7404X), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (23) 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 20150702009051A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150702009051A), Jul 2, 2015: Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B (N7148P), Provo, UT, Destroyed. Mid air of two balloons, Balloon envelope sustained a tear and collapsed causing rapid decent and emergency landing. Balloon sustained damage due to pilot… - [Incident 20051008023769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051008023769I), Oct 8, 2005: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7104D), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. (-23) On October 8, 2005, at 0900 MDT, a firefly F8B hot air balloon, registration number N7104D, collided with vegetation while climbing out from an aborted… - [Incident 20040425007779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040425007779I), Apr 25, 2004: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7126Q), Fresno, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On approach to landing in a field the pilot saw power lines in his approach path too late to climb above them. The pilot pulled the parachute top vent to… - [Incident 19981212042029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981212042029I), Dec 12, 1998: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7121C), Littleton, CO, Minor damage. (-5)Pilot requested several weather briefings prior to flight. None of these briefings indicated a need for concern for unfavorable winds. Pilot experienced… - [Accident 19970301002769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970301002769A), Mar 1, 1997: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N9033H), Parker, AZ. Fuel pressure drop switched tanks but failed stop descent. Landed hard. Report windshear. Passenger broke ankle. - [Accident 19960616014069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960616014069A), Jun 16, 1996: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N71233), Wilsonville, OR, Substantial damage. Struck unseen powerline static wire landing. Basket caught fire. Landed without igniting propane tanks. - [Incident 19950825037619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950825037619I), Aug 25, 1995: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N9063Q), Columbia, MO, Minor damage. Landed near power lines. Wind blew bag into wires. Arcing line broke. Burned holes in panels. - [Incident 19940703030429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940703030429I), Jul 3, 1994: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7419U), Provo, UT. Suddenly noticed wire. Burned but failed to clear. Basket struck and broke wire. Landed safely. - [Incident 19930213005279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930213005279I), Feb 13, 1993: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7411Q), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Pilot landed balloon in open area near light pole. Pilot got out. Wind blew unmanned balloon into light pole. - [Incident 19920511017639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920511017639I), May 11, 1992: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7113B), Jacksonville Be, FL. On wind shift pilot attempted to land balloon on beach. Overshot and landed in water. - [Incident 19911222062109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911222062109I), Dec 22, 1991: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7107Y), Binghamton, NY, Minor damage. Balloon made unscheduled landing within city limits while on pleasure flight. - [Accident 19900611019479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900611019479A), Jun 11, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N3702M), Casenovia, NY, Substantial damage. High wind landing tipped basket. Two passengers fell out,others jumped. Balloon drifted into trees. - [Incident 19891202061179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891202061179I), Dec 2, 1989: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7415Z), Chandler, AZ. Balloon crossed over spectators at a stadium at approximately 20 feet. - [Accident 19890831034469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890831034469A), Aug 31, 1989: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7406F), Hatboro, PA, Minor damage. Low on fuel on a sightseeing flight,struck powerlines. Arcing severed basket which fell approximately 35 feet. - [Accident 19890806029959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890806029959A), Aug 6, 1989: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N74191), Louisville, CO. High wind, hard landing . Injured passengers on a sightseeing flight. - [Incident 19890704038499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890704038499I), Jul 4, 1989: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7413P), Provo, UT, Minor damage. Struck a tree while attempting to land balloon. Settled to ground and top of a nearby auto was scrapped. - [Accident 19890611014999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890611014999A), Jun 11, 1989: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N37141), Garner, NC, Substantial damage, 3 fatal. Balloon struck a television guy wire during cruise flight. Balloon streamered and crashed. Fabric porosity suspect. - [Accident 19880704027059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880704027059A), Jul 4, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7420S), Ft Collins, CO, Substantial damage. Accidently bumped pilot light switch to off as PIC turned off burner. On descent,vented to avoid wires. Hit ground. - [Incident 19880629040909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880629040909I), Jun 29, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7108K), Franklin, TN, Minor damage. Chose a smaller than normal landing area due to fuel,wind and weather. Envelope caught on trees and damaged. - [Accident 19880414013149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880414013149A), Apr 14, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY6 (N74070), Alpharetta, GA, Substantial damage. Balloon drifted on liftoff,hit light poles. Basket fell into fence upside down. Gross weight and false lift factors - [Incident 19871114076429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871114076429I), Nov 14, 1987: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7108Y), Trenton, NJ, Minor damage. Balloon envelope struck powerlines and melted. Basket lowered to ground. Pilot did not see wires due to sun in eyes - [Accident 19870703034229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870703034229A), Jul 3, 1987: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N7420U), Greenville, SC. A passenger was injured when the ballon hit a wire and landed hard. The winds were above the balloons launch limit. - [Accident 19860301004519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860301004519A), Mar 1, 1986: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N74176), Round Rock, TX, Substantial damage. Encountered strong gusty winds and basket was dragged through brush for 900 yds during landing. No weather briefing ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 95ZZZX6155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6155), Aug 16, 1995: REGULATOR. INTERMITTENT. FUEL FLOW TO THE BURNER PILOT LIGHTS FAILED IN THE OFF POSITION DURING FLIGHT. INITIAL RE-LIGHT ATTEMPTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. FIRE 2 SYSTEM USED TO SUBSTITUTE FOR ## 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 SA3005SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3005SO): Attachment of 'Football Helmet' appendages. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SL2817SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2817SO): Attachment of 'Bunny' of appendages. 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 SB10283SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10283SC): Limited to installation on serial number B82012-3. Curling Rebecca L and Harold L - [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 SB3278NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB3278NM): Night VFR lighting system. Fendley Ralph Lee - [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) (1) 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. - [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 8B](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-firefly-8b): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 05614JJ --- 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.