# Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 7B-15

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1050123
- Manufacturer (registry): FIREFLY BALLOONS INC
- Model: FIREFLY 7B-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: 7
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-firefly-7b-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 (7)

- [N15103](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15103): [Jagust William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAGUST%20WILLIAM%20M), [Troy, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Troy), built 2001, S/N F7B-2001
- [N15164](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15164): [Weatherproof Montana LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEATHERPROOF%20MONTANA%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 2002, S/N F7B-2007
- [N1523D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1523D): [Donahue Kathryn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONAHUE%20KATHRYN), [Grove, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Grove), S/N F7B-2006
- [N16442](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16442): [Rainwater Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAINWATER%20ANTHONY), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), S/N F7B-2016
- [N2156S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2156S): [Barnes Alfred Cavis III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNES%20ALFRED%20CAVIS%20III), [Norwich, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Norwich), built 2006, S/N F7B-2014
- [N2184C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2184C): [Cline Ricky W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLINE%20RICKY%20W), [Hickory, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hickory), S/N F7B-2010
- [N2203B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2203B): [Goodnow Connie R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODNOW%20CONNIE%20R), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), S/N F7B-2009

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 20060930020849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060930020849I), Sep 30, 2006: Balwks FIREFLY7B15 (N2203B), Wllington, KS, Minor damage. (-23) During the inflation of the balloon envelope the pilot light hose to the burner causing minor damage to the balloon basket and envelope.

## 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 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 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

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7b-15): 33 registered aircraft, registry code 1050119
- [Firefly Balloons 2010 FIREFLY 7B-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-2010-firefly-7b-15): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1050133

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