# Firefly Balloons GALAXY 8B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1050155
- Manufacturer (registry): FIREFLY BALLOONS INC
- Model: GALAXY 8B
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A10NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A10NM) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: JR Aerosports Ltd.
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-galaxy-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)

- [N1520C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1520C): [Oshields Derrick W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSHIELDS%20DERRICK%20W), [Pickens, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Pickens), built 2002, S/N GLX-1058B
- [N1640L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1640L): [Smith Roy H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20ROY%20H), [Moody, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Moody), built 2009, S/N GLX-1148B
- [N1645L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1645L): [Baron Brenda](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARON%20BRENDA), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N GLX-1138B
- [N2193Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2193Z): [Tsb Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSB%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Lebanon, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Lebanon), built 2005, S/N GLX-1088B

## 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) (8)

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 SB10564SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10564SC): Installation of Night Position Lights. Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X
- [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 SA2111SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2111SO): Installation of Raven Models 'W' wicker, 'G' promotional, classic Limited, and Classic Custom Baskets and Models HP single, HP dual, HP II single, and HP dual burners with Galaxy -7 envelopes. 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 SB01508AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01508AT): Attachment Galaxy hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB02731CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02731CH): ONE ONLY STC, SN GLX-1148B: Replace the Sundance Balloons Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with the Aerostar International Basket Model RWS, Part Number 52131, S/N 443, the Aerostar International Burner Model HP III Dual, Part Number 52350, S/N 3181, and the Aerostar International Model V-15 fuel tanks. Balloons Over Iowa Ltd

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 8B](https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-galaxy-8b): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 3760532

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