# Elizabeth Adams Walz A60S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0050460
- Manufacturer (registry): ELIZABETH ADAMS WALZ
- Model: A60S
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 6
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A15SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Adams Aerostats LLC
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/elizabeth-adams-walz-a60s

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
- [AD 75-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-08): Throttle or Trigger Valves · McGrath, Michael D. A-60S, A-B, A50S and 41 more. Effective Apr 30, 1976

## 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)

- [N9811M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9811M): [Gunter Ryan S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUNTER%20RYAN%20S), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N 167
- [N9811N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9811N): [Re/Max Marketing Fund LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RE%2FMAX%20MARKETING%20FUND%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), S/N 190

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 FTW90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA110), May 27, 1990: Adams A60S (N9811N), Austin, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND AND OBSTACLES WERE RELATED FACTORS.
- [NTSB FTW88LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA167), Jan 18, 1988: Adams A-60 (N9811N), Austin, TX, no damage. Probable cause: THE BALLOON WAS DEFLATED BY THE PASSENGER WHEN HE PULLED THE CROWN LINE. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS WAS THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN RELINQUISHING THE LINE TO THE PASSENGER.

## 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 19880418071329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880418071329A), Apr 18, 1988: N9811N, Sustin, TX, Minor damage. During attempts for high wind landing pilot gave crown line to passenger who pulled it at 6O feet dropping balloon.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3)

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 SB09657RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB09657RC): Installation of Aircraft Position Lights. Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc
- [STC SB02889AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02889AT): Installation of replacement vapor and liquid fuel hoses including associated fittings. Aeronautical Enterprises Inc
- [STC SL2165SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2165SO): Installation of Cameron basket and burner system. Adams Balloon Loft

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Adams Balloons A60-S](https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloons-a60-s): 10 registered aircraft, registry code 0050360
- [Andrew Philip Richardson DBA A-60S](https://openairdocs.org/model/andrew-philip-richardson-dba-a-60s): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 0050060
- [Adams Balloon Loft A-60S](https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-balloon-loft-a-60s): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 0066360

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