# Firefly Balloons 2010 FIREFLY 7-15

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1050200
- Manufacturer (registry): FIREFLY BALLOONS 2010 INC
- Model: FIREFLY 7-15
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A14SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A14SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: JR Aerosports Ltd.
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-2010-firefly-7-15

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 (3)

- [N1206W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1206W): [Kenyo R Eugene](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENYO%20R%20EUGENE), [Hudson, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hudson), built 2019, S/N F7-2074
- [N167CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N167CC): [Cloud 9 Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLOUD%209%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Rochester, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Rochester), S/N F7-2073
- [N4202C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4202C): [Firefly Balloons 2010 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIREFLY%20BALLOONS%202010%20INC), [Statesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Statesville), built 2025, S/N F7-2076

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR 2006FA0000999](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000999), Oct 2, 2006: LINE. SEPARATED. HOSE SEPARATED AT THE FUEL LINE END. PILOT WAS INFLATING BALLOON WHEN THIS OCCURRED. NEW HOSES WERE INSTALLED ON 7/27/2006. THE BALLOON HAD BEEN FLOWN TWICE, WI
- [SDR 2001FA0000585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000585), Nov 24, 2001: FUEL LINE. LEAKING. THIS SET OF FUEL HOSES WERE OBTAINED FROM THE HOLDER OF A PMA. THEY WERE INSTALLED IN MAY. THE HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT THE CRIMP CONNECTION AT THE END O
- [SDR 2001FA0000461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000461), Oct 21, 2001: FITTING. LEAKING. THIS SET OF FUEL HOSES WERE OBTAINED FROM THE HOLDER OF A PMA. THEY WERE INSTALLED IN MAY OF 1998. THE HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT THE CONNECTION WHERE THE 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (13)

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 SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC
- [STC SA3226SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3226SO): Attachment of Hagar appendages. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB00078AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00078AT): Installation of Thunder & Colt carriage assemblies under Firefly balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB00565AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00565AT): Installation of Cameron carriage assemblies Under Firefly envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SB918GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB918GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc
- [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry
- [STC SB00408LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00408LA): Installation of protective caps on basket oak runners. Pacific Southwest Aerostats
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA5470NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5470NM): Installation of position light. Great American Balloon Co Inc
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (3)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [All parts noted on John Terry Master Drawing List TCC 001 as listed on Approved Model List SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2F62196899E6528D8525704D004C82BC.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates · Modification part · Nov 6, 2000
- [All parts noted on MDL TCC 001 as listed on AML No. SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C97689D806730C3A8525704D004C84D0.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates - Aerostatic Engineering · Modification part · Sep 2, 1997
- [Dwg 100-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FB8801415D6850D18525703D00694957.0001): Refueling Adapter. Balloons Unlimited of Wis Inc · Modification part · Feb 23, 1993

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7-15): 157 registered aircraft, registry code 1050118
- [Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 7-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-firefly-7-15): 53 registered aircraft, registry code 1050151

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