# Cameron Balloons US N-145

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1880230
- Manufacturer (registry): CAMERON BALLOONS US
- Model: N-145
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS B3GL](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B3GL) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Cameron Balloons US
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cameron-balloons-us-n-145

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

## 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 (2)

- [N4141D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4141D): [Above It All Balloon Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABOVE%20IT%20ALL%20BALLOON%20CO%20INC), [Basalt, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Basalt), built 1991, S/N 5682
- [N7520L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7520L): [Morning Glory Balloon Tours LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORNING%20GLORY%20BALLOON%20TOURS%20LLC), [Winthrop, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Winthrop), built 1992, S/N 5754

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 LAX02FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA069), Jan 26, 2002: Cameron Balloons US N-145 (N8004J), North Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged approach and inadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were the high gusty wind condition, and the…
- [NTSB DEN93FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA100), Aug 8, 1993: Cameron N-145 (N4141D), Woody Creek, CO, substantial damage, 6 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR WAS HIGH WIND.

## 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 20020126000449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020126000449A), Jan 26, 2002: Camron N145 (N8004J), Lasvegas, NV, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On January 26, 2002, about 0815 hours MST, a cameron balloons us, model N-145, N8004J made a hard landing in rough terrain about 13 nautical miles…
- [Accident 19930808027839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930808027839A), Aug 8, 1993: Camron N145 (N4141D), Woody Creek, CO, Substantial damage, 6 fatal. Encountered windshift and high wind at low altitude struck powerline. Severed basket from balloon. Fell 108FT.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (7)

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 SB10564SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10564SC): Installation of Night Position Lights. Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X
- [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 SB870NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB870NE): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-140-5 replacement envelope (4 point attachment system). Aerostat Envelopes Inc
- [STC SB00793CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00793CH): Replace Cameron Balloons US basket/burner system and fuel tanks with Aerostar Basket Model RB5 (/N D-52805), the Aero Burner Model HP III Dual (P/N D-52350), and Aerostar V-15 (P/N D-51977) and V-18 (P/N D-53037) fuel tanks. (N-145 S/N 5682 only). Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry
- [STC SA2982SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2982SO): Installation of Mach Zero fuel tank assemblies. Mach Zero Hot Air Balloon Company

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (3)

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
- [Dwg MZ250, Dwg MZ251, Dwg MZ252](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EF8E467035B8D778852570490052CC27.0001): Installation of Mach Zero Fuel Tank Assembly. Mach Zero Hot Air Balloon Co · Modification part · Aug 13, 1991

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