# Colt Balloons 240A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2300180
- Manufacturer (registry): COLT BALLOONS LTD
- Model: 240A
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/colt-balloons-240a

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 2024-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-13-03): Balloon Reports · Lindstrand Balloons 42A, 56A, 60A and 16 more. Effective Jul 12, 2024
- [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 2008-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-05): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Jul 23, 2008

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2008-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-15) (historical): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Apr 1, 2008

## 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)

- [N240WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N240WB): [Light Flight Balloons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGHT%20FLIGHT%20BALLOONS%20INC), [Bel Air, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Bel%20Air), built 1985, S/N 673
- [N647CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N647CB): [Airtime Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRTIME%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), S/N 647

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 19920924044679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920924044679I), Sep 24, 1992: Colt 240A (N240WB), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. While attempting a takeoff,envelope fabric caught fire. Takeoff aborted. Attempted to take off in stiff wind.
- [Incident 19850302014879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850302014879I), Mar 2, 1985: Colt 240A (N240TC), Carefree, AZ, Minor damage. During high wind landing, basket tipped over,spilled people. Basket uprighted and hit tree. Load cables slipped.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 95ZZZX2895](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2895), May 19, 1995: O-RING. GOUGED. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED GOUGES IN SURFACE OF O-RING IN FEMALE QUICK DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO BURNER HOSE COUPLING. CAUSE IS SUSPECTED TO BE IMPROPER ALIGNMENT

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Lindstrand Balloons 240A](https://openairdocs.org/model/lindstrand-balloons-240a): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 5180006
- [Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer 240A](https://openairdocs.org/model/thunder-colt-airborne-amer-240a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2301225
- [Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 240A](https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-240a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 5190012
- [Thunder & Colt Balloons 240A](https://openairdocs.org/model/thunder-colt-balloons-240a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8970114

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