# Colt Balloons 69A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2300105
- Manufacturer (registry): COLT BALLOONS LTD
- Model: 69A
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/colt-balloons-69a

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Historical (superseded or no longer in force):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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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 19930417014309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930417014309I), Apr 17, 1993: Colt 69A (N101EM), Spring Branch, TX. Higher than anticipated winds and gusts. Attempted to land in open field. Bounced twice. Stopped along fence line.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Lindstrand Balloons 69A](https://openairdocs.org/model/lindstrand-balloons-69a): 12 registered aircraft, registry code 5180000
- [Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 69A](https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-69a): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 5190004

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