# Cameron Balloons US ZL-70

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1880370
- Manufacturer (registry): CAMERON BALLOONS US
- Model: ZL-70
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 3
- 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: 16
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cameron-balloons-us-zl-70

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 (16)

- [N141CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141CK): [Mitchell Steven J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20STEVEN%20J), [Chagrin Falls, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Chagrin%20Falls), built 2009, S/N 6565
- [N1631A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1631A): [Cowgar Jeremy N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COWGAR%20JEREMY%20N), [Norton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Norton), built 2019, S/N 6890
- [N2013J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2013J): [Bennett Jeff A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENNETT%20JEFF%20A), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), S/N 6525
- [N31010](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31010): [Hartman Theodore Melvin Ide](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTMAN%20THEODORE%20MELVIN%20IDE), [Champaign, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Champaign), built 2024, S/N 6967
- [N351CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N351CS): [Smart Christopher T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMART%20CHRISTOPHER%20T), [Roanoke, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Roanoke), built 2011, S/N 6626
- [N485GG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N485GG): [Lutkus Janet M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUTKUS%20JANET%20M), [Medina, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Medina), built 2016, S/N 6810
- [N65473](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65473): [Foster Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOSTER%20BRIAN), [Mancelona, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Mancelona), built 2014, S/N 6736
- [N65486](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65486): [Haalo Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAALO%20LTD), [Gatesville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gatesville), built 2013, S/N 6687
- [N65632](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65632): [Steeley Daniel G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEELEY%20DANIEL%20G), [Beavercreek, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Beavercreek), built 2014, S/N 6725
- [N704UM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N704UM): [Airtime Balloon Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRTIME%20BALLOON%20CO), [Troutman, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Troutman), built 2014, S/N 6735
- [N706AV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N706AV): [Go Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GO%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Beavercreek, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Beavercreek), built 2013, S/N 6709
- [N70ZL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70ZL): [Cwc Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CWC%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Watkins, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Watkins), built 2011, S/N 6631
- [N878JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N878JS): [Above It All Balloon Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABOVE%20IT%20ALL%20BALLOON%20CO%20INC), [Carbondale, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Carbondale), S/N 6575
- [N878WT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N878WT): [Shelton Jonathan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHELTON%20JONATHAN%20R), [West Des Moines, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/West%20Des%20Moines), built 2022, S/N 6944
- [N924SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N924SB): [Great Lakes Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREAT%20LAKES%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Midland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Midland), S/N 6666
- [N972PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N972PT): [Uplifting Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UPLIFTING%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Wylie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wylie), built 2016, S/N 6781

## 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 WPR25LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA081), Oct 9, 2024: Cameron Balloons US ZL-70 (N31010), Rio Rancho, NM, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to maintain clearance from a tree during the landing approach due to a gusting wind shift.

## 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.

- [Incident 20241009017679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241009017679I), Oct 9, 2024: Cameron Balloons US ZL-70 (N31010), Albuquerque, NM, No damage. On October 9, 2024, balloon [privacy data omitted], while on short final to the landing area, in gusty conditions, hit a tree. This resulted in no injuries or…

## 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 SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC
- [STC SB03365CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03365CH): Replace the Cameron Balloons US burner with Cameron Ltd/Thunder and Colt Stratus double burner on the Cameron Balloons US Model ZL-70 via standard burner frame gimbal block. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB03249CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03249CH): Replace the Cameron Balloons US burner with Cameron Ltd./Thunder & Colt Stratus double burner. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB03184CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03184CH): Replace the Cameron Balloons US burner with Thunder & Colt Stratus double burner installed onto the Cameron Balloons Model ZL-700 via the standard Cameron burner frame and gimbal block. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB03129CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03129CH): ONE-ONLY STC, S/N 6666: 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

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