# Firefly Balloons 2010 FIREFLY 8 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 105011A - Manufacturer (registry): FIREFLY BALLOONS 2010 INC - Model: FIREFLY 8 - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 4 - 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: 11 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-2010-firefly-8 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 (11) - [N16455](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16455): [Arrington Vineyards LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARRINGTON%20VINEYARDS%20LLC), [Arrington, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Arrington), S/N F8-2029 - [N30050](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30050): [Erwin Keith S Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERWIN%20KEITH%20S%20JR), [Milford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Milford), S/N F8-2036 - [N30137](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30137): [Amazing Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMAZING%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Temecula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Temecula), S/N F8-2035 - [N3013R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3013R): [New Market Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20MARKET%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Middleburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Middleburg), built 2014, S/N F8-2033 - [N3016X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3016X): [Erwin Keith S Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERWIN%20KEITH%20S%20JR), [Milford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Milford), built 2020, S/N F8-2039 - [N3017B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3017B): [J&D Bridgewater Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%26D%20BRIDGEWATER%20INC), [Blairstown, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Blairstown), built 2014, S/N F8-2034 - [N3018C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3018C): [Carolina High Hot Air Balloon Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAROLINA%20HIGH%20HOT%20AIR%20BALLOON%20CO%20LLC), [Four Oaks, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Four%20Oaks), built 2011, S/N F82031 - [N3019C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3019C): [Carolina High Hot Air Balloon Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAROLINA%20HIGH%20HOT%20AIR%20BALLOON%20CO%20LLC), [Four Oaks, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Four%20Oaks), built 2019, S/N F8-2037 - [N4200Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4200Z): [Berkshire Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERKSHIRE%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [New Hartford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/New%20Hartford), built 2019, S/N F8-2040 - [N4202E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4202E): [Howes Skip](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWES%20SKIP), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 2022, S/N F8-2041 - [N9867P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9867P): [Tree Top Flyer Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TREE%20TOP%20FLYER%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Cleveland, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Cleveland), built 2019, S/N F8-2038 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (14) 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 SB00078AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00078AT): Installation of Thunder & Colt carriage assemblies under Firefly balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB02972AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02972AT): Installation of Aerostar International carriages, burners, and instruments under a Firefly 10 balloon envelope. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SL2828SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2828SO): Installation of the Galaxy 4860 basket on Firefly 8 envelope. 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 SB1679GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1679GL): Replace suspension cables with Finn-Bilt Ltd. suspension cableKit No. 119 (Firefly 5, 6B, 7B), Kit No. 219 (Firefly 6, 7B, 8B), Kit No. 319 (Firefly 8), or Kit No. 419 (Firefly 9). Viitala William Thomas - [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) (2) 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 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Balloon Works FIREFLY 8](https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-8): 18 registered aircraft, registry code 1050109 - [Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 8](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-firefly-8): 12 registered aircraft, registry code 1050117 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.