# Firefly Balloons 2010 FIREFLY 8B-15 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 105011B - Manufacturer (registry): FIREFLY BALLOONS 2010 INC - Model: FIREFLY 8B-15 - 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-8b-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 (11) - [N27085](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27085): [Stefan Karl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEFAN%20KARL), [Greer, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greer), S/N F8B-2121 - [N3001H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3001H): [Smart Rex L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMART%20REX%20L), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2011, S/N F8B-2114 - [N3003S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3003S): [Leblanc Giles N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEBLANC%20GILES%20N), [Lewiston, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Lewiston), built 2015, S/N F8B-2117 - [N3004Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3004Q): [Foote Roy F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOOTE%20ROY%20F), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 2019, S/N F8B-2124 - [N3007R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3007R): [Roesch Jonathan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROESCH%20JONATHAN%20D), [Gilbert, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Gilbert), built 2012, S/N F8B-2116 - [N3015M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3015M): [Murai Koh I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURAI%20KOH%20I), [Yamhill, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Yamhill), built 2012, S/N F8B-2115 - [N3017D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3017D): [Balloon Detail Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20DETAIL%20INC), [Norwich, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Norwich), built 2017, S/N F8B-2120 - [N31427](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31427): [Benzer Terry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENZER%20TERRY%20L), [Blountville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Blountville), built 2015, S/N F8B-2119 - [N4200A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4200A): [Fournier Raymond C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOURNIER%20RAYMOND%20C), [New Market, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/New%20Market), built 2024, S/N F8B-2127 - [N4202H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4202H): [Evans Timothy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVANS%20TIMOTHY%20A), [Cedar Crest, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Cedar%20Crest), built 2024, S/N F8B-2126 - [N4202S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4202S): [Sky Adventures](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ADVENTURES), [Oxford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oxford), built 2021, S/N F8B-2125 ## 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 2004FA0000766](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000766), Aug 8, 2004: VALVE. DAMAGED. NOTICED DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 2 OF 4 VALVE WINDOWS SHOWED CRACKING ON EDGES AND CRACKS. TRANSVERSE PASSED SEAMS INTO FLIGHT LOAD AREA. FLIGHT ABORTED. - [SDR 99ZZZX2126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2126), Apr 26, 1999: GORE TAPE. DAMAGED. THE GORE TAPES' STIFF, SHARP EDGES ABRAIDED SEVERAL .1250 INCH HOLES TO THE ENVELOPE PANEL FABRIC ATTACHED TO THE GORE TAPE. THERE WERE CREASES AND THE EARLY ST - [SDR 99ZZZX1974](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1974), Apr 24, 1999: FLEX NET. MISMANUFACTURED. THE FLEX NET STRIP IS ABRADING THE ADJOINING BALLOON FABRIC IN MANY AREAS. IT APPEARS THE FLEX NET TAPE HAS BEEN CUT WITH A HOT KNIFE THAT IS LEAVING ROUGH EDGE ## 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 SA3251SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3251SO): Attachment of Balloon appendage. 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 SB01015AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01015AT): Attachment of sea serpent appendage. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB01597AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01597AT): Attachment of '57 Chevy' appendages. 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 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 8B-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-8b-15): 123 registered aircraft, registry code 1050111 - [Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 8B-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-firefly-8b-15): 73 registered aircraft, registry code 1050116 --- 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.