# Cameron Balloons US N-160

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1880245
- Manufacturer (registry): CAMERON BALLOONS US
- Model: N-160
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 16
- 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: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cameron-balloons-us-n-160

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 (4)

- [N160VS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160VS): [Cory Shane D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORY%20SHANE%20D), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1990, S/N 5639
- [N6083C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6083C): [Aerostatica Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTATICA%20INC%20DBA), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), S/N 5505
- [N74033](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74033): [Balloon Adven Of New Bedford Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20ADVEN%20OF%20NEW%20BEDFORD%20INC), [South Dartmouth, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/South%20Dartmouth), S/N 5125
- [N9507Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9507Z): [Mouser Emily S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUSER%20EMILY%20S), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), S/N 5637

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20070921021539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070921021539I), Sep 21, 2007: Camron N160 (N74033), Westport, MA, Minor damage. (-23) Aero naught stated he launched his balloon with six passengers on board from the head of the Westport river around 0645. He further stated that the wind…
- [Incident 19930415021049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930415021049I), Apr 15, 1993: Camron N160 (N2989L), Santa Rosa, CA. Balloon struck top of several trees while attempting to land. Balloon next struck a powerline.
- [Incident 19910709039489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910709039489I), Jul 9, 1991: Camron N160 (N6104A), Lake Elmo, MN. Balloon pilot made a precautionary landing.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5)

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 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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