# Balloon Works FIREFLY 9B-15 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1050121 - Manufacturer (registry): BALLOON WORKS - Model: FIREFLY 9B-15 - 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: 8 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-9b-15 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 (8) - [N2556E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2556E): [Starr William K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARR%20WILLIAM%20K), [Buckeye, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Buckeye), built 1994, S/N F9B-009 - [N25987](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25987): [Capt N Cutty Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPT%20N%20CUTTY%20INC), [Allenton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Allenton), built 1994, S/N F9B-007 - [N3173K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3173K): [Sky Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Oxford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oxford), built 1996, S/N F9B-013 - [N3175S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3175S): [Starr William K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARR%20WILLIAM%20K), [Buckeye, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Buckeye), built 1996, S/N F9B-012 - [N3185T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3185T): [Sky Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Oxford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oxford), built 1997, S/N F9B-017 - [N3218B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3218B): [Wicker Basket Balloon Center](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICKER%20BASKET%20BALLOON%20CENTER), [Wixom, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wixom), built 1996, S/N F9B-014 - [N7061N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7061N): [Aeronautical Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERONAUTICAL%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Eagle, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Eagle), S/N F9B-020 - [N7090U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7090U): [Sky Adventures](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ADVENTURES), [Oxford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oxford), built 2000, S/N F9B-024 ## NTSB investigations (1) 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 LAX07CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA071), Jan 17, 2007: Balloon Works Firefly 9B-15 (N9087Z), Peoria, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: The balloon’s inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing. ## 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 20070117001539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070117001539A), Jan 17, 2007: Balwks FIREFLY9B15 (N9087Z), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was attempting to land and stated he encountered a downdraft during approach and subsequently made a hard landing. When the balloon collided with… - [Incident 19980315008679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980315008679I), Mar 15, 1998: N2581R, Beckinridge, CO, Destroyed. Narrative: flight had ended safely with no damage. Rescue helicopter downwash blew balloon down the side of the mountain, destroying it. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (11) 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 SB00565AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00565AT): Installation of Cameron carriage assemblies Under Firefly envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB02972AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02972AT): Installation of Aerostar International carriages, burners, and instruments under a Firefly 10 balloon envelope. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SL2829SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2829SO): Installation of the Galaxy 6072 and 6072T baskets on Firefly 9, Firefly 9B-15, Firefly10, and Firefly 11 envelopes and installation of the Galaxy 6096 basket on Firefly 9, Firefly 10, and Firefly 11 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 SB918GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB918GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc - [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry - [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 SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (2) 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. - [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 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 9B-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-firefly-9b-15): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 1050150 - [Firefly Balloons 2010 FIREFLY 9B-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-2010-firefly-9b-15): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 1050224 --- 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.