# Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 11B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1050115 - Manufacturer (registry): FIREFLY BALLOONS INC - Model: FIREFLY 11B - 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: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-firefly-11b 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 None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations (1) 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 LAX03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA097), Feb 25, 2003: Firefly 11B (N1501H), Yountville, CA, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A bystander was impaired by drugs and did not follow the pilot's directive to release the balloon as it began its ascent. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20030225002879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030225002879A), Feb 25, 2003: Balwks FIREFLY11B (N1501H), Yountville, CA, 1 fatal. (-23) During ground handling in preparation for "tethered" operations the balloon became airborne with one individual still holding on. The balloon ascended to… - [Incident 20021008031719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021008031719I), Oct 8, 2002: Balwks FIREFLY11B (N15078), Napa, CA. (-23) Pilot attempted to change propane tanks as per fom. Pilot was unable to insert fuel line into tank valve assy. As a result the aircraft descended at a… ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 3372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3372), Dec 3, 2001: WEB. DAMAGED. HOT AIR BALLOON ENVELOPE TOP GIRDLE 1INCH WEBBING STRETCHED. TOP ENVELOPE FABRIC PANELS DO NOT STRETCH, CAUSING SEVERE STITCH-HOLE ELONGATION DAMAGE TO FABRIC A ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (10) 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 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 SL2829SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2829SO): Installation of the Galaxy 6072 and 6072T baskets on Firefly 9, Firefly 9B-15, Firefly10, and Firefly 11 envelopes and installation of the Galaxy 6096 basket on Firefly 9, Firefly 10, and Firefly 11 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 SB01628CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01628CH): Replace existing burner with a Cameron Balloons US Sirocco double burner, part number 2702. Approved for serial number F11B-2002 ONLY. Cameron Balloons US - [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 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Balloon Works FIREFLY 11B](https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-11b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1050140 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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