# Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 8B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 05614JJ - Manufacturer (registry): FIREFLY BALLOONS INC - Model: FIREFLY 8B - 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: 4 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-firefly-8b 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 (4) - [N1507N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1507N): [Walker Luke A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20LUKE%20A), [Riverton, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Riverton), built 2002, S/N F8B-2023 - [N1521G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1521G): [Dekoevend Enterprises](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEKOEVEND%20ENTERPRISES), [Fort Garland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Garland), built 2003, S/N F8B-2029 - [N15281](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15281): [Hot Air Enterprises Lc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOT%20AIR%20ENTERPRISES%20LC), [Payson, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Payson), S/N F8B-2012 - [N21850](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21850): [Oberman Michael W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBERMAN%20MICHAEL%20W), [Queen City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Queen%20City), built 2005, S/N F8B-2070 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 95ZZZX6155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6155), Aug 16, 1995: REGULATOR. INTERMITTENT. FUEL FLOW TO THE BURNER PILOT LIGHTS FAILED IN THE OFF POSITION DURING FLIGHT. INITIAL RE-LIGHT ATTEMPTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. FIRE 2 SYSTEM USED TO SUBSTITUTE FOR ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (20) 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 SA3005SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3005SO): Attachment of 'Football Helmet' appendages. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SL2817SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2817SO): Attachment of 'Bunny' of 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 SB10283SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10283SC): Limited to installation on serial number B82012-3. Curling Rebecca L and Harold L - [STC SB02218AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02218AK): Design, fabrication, and installation of replacement balloon envelope. Alaska Consulting Mfg & Eng LLC - [STC SB918GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB918GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc - [STC SB00374NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00374NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-100-3 replacement envelope. Ronald T. DiGiovanni - [STC SB790NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB790NE): Installation of an Aerostat Envelope, Model W-140-3 replacement envelope (3 point system). Ronald T. DiGiovanni - [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 - [STC SB3278NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB3278NM): Night VFR lighting system. Fendley Ralph Lee - [STC SA1908CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1908CE): Installation of a National Ballooning Model 752-12 envelope. National Ballooning Ltd - [STC SB265NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB265NE): Replacement of envelope fabric repair material with ripstop polyester. Ballooning Adventures ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B](https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-8b): 37 registered aircraft, registry code 1050110 --- 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.