# Cameron Balloons US Z-90

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1880312
- Manufacturer (registry): CAMERON BALLOONS US
- Model: Z-90
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- 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: 43
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cameron-balloons-us-z-90

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 (43)

- [N1776H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1776H): [Stars & Stripes 1 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARS%20%26%20STRIPES%201%20INC), [Provo, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Provo), built 2019, S/N 6882
- [N1854M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1854M): [Shaffer Keith B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAFFER%20KEITH%20B), [Carmel, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Carmel), built 2025, S/N 7019
- [N1972F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1972F): [Fiesta Club II LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIESTA%20CLUB%20II%20LLC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2021, S/N 6947
- [N3007L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3007L): [Re/Max Marketing Fund LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RE%2FMAX%20MARKETING%20FUND%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2019, S/N 6877
- [N3015V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3015V): [Nemacolin Woodlands Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEMACOLIN%20WOODLANDS%20INC), [Eighty Four, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Eighty%20Four), built 2020, S/N 6919
- [N30197](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30197): [Clapp Royce T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAPP%20ROYCE%20T), [Mccook, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Mccook), built 2022, S/N 6929
- [N3020V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3020V): [Diageo North America Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIAGEO%20NORTH%20AMERICA%20INC), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York), S/N 6907
- [N30237](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30237): [Cooper Gary R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOPER%20GARY%20R), [Rio Rancho, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Rio%20Rancho), built 2021, S/N 6943
- [N3027U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3027U): [84 Lumber Company](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/84%20LUMBER%20COMPANY), [Eighty Four, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Eighty%20Four), built 2020, S/N 6918
- [N303HQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303HQ): [Re/Max Marketing Fund LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RE%2FMAX%20MARKETING%20FUND%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2019, S/N 6867
- [N3100E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3100E): [King Jeremy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20JEREMY%20L), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 2024, S/N 6998
- [N3100X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3100X): [Ballooning Promtions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOONING%20PROMTIONS%20LLC), [Whitehouse Station, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Whitehouse%20Station), built 2024, S/N 7009
- [N3101D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3101D): [Rodden John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RODDEN%20JOHN), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), built 2025, S/N 7024
- [N3101K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3101K): [Advantage Aerosports Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADVANTAGE%20AEROSPORTS%20INC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2023, S/N 6990
- [N321NM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321NM): [Vargas Michael S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VARGAS%20MICHAEL%20S), [Guerneville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Guerneville), S/N 6933
- [N333RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333RB): [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 2025, S/N 7028, Registration pending, pending cancellation
- [N349CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N349CF): [Advantage Aerosports Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADVANTAGE%20AEROSPORTS%20INC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2020, S/N 6908
- [N406BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N406BP): [Endeavor Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENDEAVOR%20AVIATION%20INC), [Belgrade, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Belgrade), built 2025, S/N 7032
- [N418RX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N418RX): [Michigan Hot Air Adventures](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHIGAN%20HOT%20AIR%20ADVENTURES), [Howell, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Howell), built 2018, S/N 6845
- [N435R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N435R): [Re/Max Marketing Fund LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RE%2FMAX%20MARKETING%20FUND%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2018, S/N 6853
- [N4790K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4790K): [Grandville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grandville), built 2026, S/N 7048, Registration pending
- [N506EP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N506EP): [Lighter Than Air America Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGHTER%20THAN%20AIR%20AMERICA%20INC), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 2022, S/N 6963
- [N50DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50DE): [Aerostatica Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTATICA%20INC%20DBA), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 2026, S/N 7049
- [N519BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N519BP): [Re/Max Marketing Fund LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RE%2FMAX%20MARKETING%20FUND%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2019, S/N 6886
- [N575RX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N575RX): [Re/Max Marketing Fund LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RE%2FMAX%20MARKETING%20FUND%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2018, S/N 6864
- [N6002Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6002Y): [Kinser Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINSER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Guthrie, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Guthrie), built 2026, S/N 7044
- [N6003J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6003J): [Lighter Than Air Ballooning Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGHTER%20THAN%20AIR%20BALLOONING%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Centralia, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Centralia), built 2024, S/N 7014
- [N618SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N618SP): [Balloon Travels Unlimited](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20TRAVELS%20UNLIMITED), [Marion, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Marion), built 2018, S/N 6854
- [N6414T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6414T): [Hoosier Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOSIER%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Hebron, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Hebron), built 2024, S/N 7015
- [N6954L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6954L): [Confetti Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONFETTI%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Washington, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Washington), built 2020, S/N 6899
- [N704SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N704SP): [Parks Samuel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKS%20SAMUEL), [Statesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Statesville), built 2025, S/N 7022
- [N7120A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7120A): [Sperry Brock A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPERRY%20BROCK%20A), [Battle Creek, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Battle%20Creek), built 2023, S/N 6970
- [N717WD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N717WD): [Lighter Than Air America Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGHTER%20THAN%20AIR%20AMERICA%20INC), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 2025, S/N 7026
- [N720HQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N720HQ): [Re/Max Marketing Fund LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RE%2FMAX%20MARKETING%20FUND%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2018, S/N 6868
- [N901CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N901CL): [Liley Aeronautical Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LILEY%20AERONAUTICAL%20INC), [Fall Branch, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Fall%20Branch), built 2019, S/N 6872
- [N90BX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90BX): [Carlton Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARLTON%20DEAN), [Danville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Danville), built 2024, S/N 7004
- [N90NK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90NK): [Rose Kirke](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSE%20KIRKE), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2020, S/N 6913
- [N90WZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90WZ): [Carlton Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARLTON%20DEAN), [Danville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Danville), built 2019, S/N 6883
- [N90ZA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90ZA): [Jones Derrick J DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20DERRICK%20J%20DBA), [Grandville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grandville), built 2021, S/N 6920
- [N90ZS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90ZS): [Aerostatica Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTATICA%20INC%20DBA), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 2025, S/N 7037
- [N923CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N923CB): [Lighter Than Air America Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGHTER%20THAN%20AIR%20AMERICA%20INC), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 2022, S/N 6962
- [N950LV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N950LV): [Aerostatica Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTATICA%20INC%20DBA), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 2021, S/N 6950
- [N98YR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98YR): [Aerostatica Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTATICA%20INC%20DBA), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), S/N 7054

## 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 CEN25LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA390), Sep 9, 2025: Cameron Balloons US Z-90 (N418RX), Cedar Springs, MI, no damage. Probable cause: The passenger’s loss of balance during landing that resulted in a serious injury.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20250909017369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250909017369A), Sep 9, 2025: Cameron Ballons Z-90 (N418RX), Cedar Springs, MI, No damage. On September 9, 2025, at approximately 1830 (EST) a Cameron balloon Z-90, piloted by a certificated balloon pilot (PIC) and carrying 2 passengers, came in for…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 2019FA0000284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000284), Aug 21, 2019: GIMBAL JOINT. BROKEN. WHEN THE BLAST VALVE HANDLE WAS REMOVED FOR MAINTENANCE, ONE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE BURNER CAME LOOSE FROM THE GIMBAL BLOCK BRACKET. IT APPEARS THAT THE WELD HOLDIN

## 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 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 SB03472CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03472CH): Replace Cameron Balloons US burner with Lindstrand burner. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB03388CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03388CH): Replace Cameron Balloons US burner and Cameron Ltd. Thunder & Colt or Stratus double burner via standard burner with gimbal block. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB03230CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03230CH): Replace the Cameron Balloons US burner. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB03135CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03135CH): ONE-ONLY STC, S/N 6660: Replace the Cameron Balloons US basket, burner, and fuel tanks with Balloon Works 4.9A1 basket; F-1 Mirage burner; and the 3229, 3035, 3258 and 3661 fuel tanks can be installed onto the Cameron Balloons Model Z-90 via the standard snaplinks (carabiners). Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB03127CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03127CH): ONE-ONLY STC, S/N 6658: Replace the Cameron Balloons US burner with a Thunder and Colt Stratus Double Burner built to Type Certificates B2EU and B3EU installed via the standard burner frame gimbal block. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB02467CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02467CH): Replace the Cameron Balloons US Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with the Aerostar International Basket Model RWS (P/N 52131), the Aerostar International Burner Model H.P III Dual (P/N 52350), and the Aerostar International fuel tank models V-15 (P/N 51977). Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB02125CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02125CH): Descriptive data pertaining to this design change are considered inadequate for duplication in other products. This approval is limited to only the installation made in Cameron Balloons US Model Z-90, Serial No. 6388. This STC does not permit manufacturing of parts for multiple installations. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB01983CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01983CH): Installation of tailcone ski rack in accordance with Branson Engineering Company, Inc. Drawing List No. 90005, Rev (A), dated July 1, 1995 or later FAA approved revision or Aviation Fabricators Drawing List AF-286, Rev (-), FAA approved February 6, 2004 or later FAA approved revision. Limited to installation on Z-90, serial number 6370 ONLY. Cameron Balloons US

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Cameron Balloons Z-90](https://openairdocs.org/model/cameron-balloons-z-90): 69 registered aircraft, registry code 1880300
- [Ultramagic S A Z-90](https://openairdocs.org/model/ultramagic-s-a-z-90): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 9240001

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