# Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 7 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3760520 - Manufacturer (registry): GALAXY BALLOONS INC - Model: GALAXY 7 - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 3 - 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: 14 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-galaxy-7 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 (14) - [N1523G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1523G): [Marlton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Marlton), built 2003, S/N GLX-1777, Sale reported - [N5006T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5006T): [Griswold Peter J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRISWOLD%20PETER%20J), [Peachtree City, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Peachtree%20City), built 1998, S/N GLX-1757 - [N5229Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5229Q): [Uplifting Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UPLIFTING%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Frisco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Frisco), built 1989, S/N GLX-1547 - [N5242C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5242C): [Conrad Kenneth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONRAD%20KENNETH%20J), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N GLX-1147 - [N5244J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5244J): [High-Country Aviation Workshop For Kids](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH-COUNTRY%20AVIATION%20WORKSHOP%20FOR%20KIDS), [Palisade, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Palisade), S/N GLX-1557 - [N5307T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5307T): [Nicolaisen James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICOLAISEN%20JAMES%20E), [Madera, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Madera), S/N GLX-1207 - [N5316C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5316C): [Airborne Adventure Ballooning Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBORNE%20ADVENTURE%20BALLOONING%20INC), [Munnsville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Munnsville), S/N GLX-1377 - [N5323A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5323A): [Tacker Dan J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TACKER%20DAN%20J), [Brighton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Brighton), S/N GLX-1347 - [N53343](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53343): [Sizemore Ericka D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIZEMORE%20ERICKA%20D), [Little Mountain, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Little%20Mountain), S/N GLX-1177 - [N5335M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5335M): [Boland Brian J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOLAND%20BRIAN%20J), [Post Mills, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Post%20Mills), built 1988, S/N GLX-1497 - [N53405](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53405): [Swingle Mylee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWINGLE%20MYLEE), [Anthony, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Anthony), S/N GLX-1117 - [N5353A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5353A): [Attell Tim](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATTELL%20TIM), [Larkspur, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Larkspur), built 1987, S/N GLX-1317 - [N5354Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5354Y): [Island Balloons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISLAND%20BALLOONS%20INC), [Lanexa, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Lanexa), built 1990, S/N GLX-1607 - [N5356A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5356A): [Blair John C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAIR%20JOHN%20C), [Bridgeton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Bridgeton), built 1987, S/N GLX-1267 ## 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 LAX01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA005), Oct 8, 2000: Galaxy Balloons Galaxy 7 (N52233), Inyokern, CA, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's hard landing during a high wind condition. ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) 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 20001008031339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001008031339A), Oct 8, 2000: Galaxy GALAXY7 (N52233), Inyokern, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On 10/08/00 at approx. 0745 hours, during a sightseeing flight from Inyokern airport, the pilot of N52233, a hot air balloon, was making his second touch… - [Incident 19991121035249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991121035249I), Nov 21, 1999: Galaxy GALAXY7 (N5343Q), Drakef Branch, VA, Minor damage. (-23) During descent for the balloon landing, the pilot stated the winds were calm. However, at approximately 50 feet above the trees, they encountered a… - [Incident 19921027051289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921027051289I), Oct 27, 1992: Galaxy GALAXY7 (N5240M), Lake Barrington, IL. While practicing approaches to land between trees and lighted antenna tower. Made contact with tower on climbout. - [Incident 19910705039449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910705039449I), Jul 5, 1991: Galaxy GALAXY7 (N5353A), Provo, UT, Minor damage. Landed balloon short of powerlines. Envelope pushed tree limbs onto powerlines. Envelope burned on burner. - [Incident 19900704035779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900704035779I), Jul 4, 1990: Galaxy GALAXY7 (N5244J), Provo, UT, Minor damage. During approach to land the basket of the balloon struck a light standard. - [Incident 19890617044449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890617044449I), Jun 17, 1989: Galaxy GALAXY7 (N5315A), Simi Valley, CA. Ground handler became airborne on rope. Rope contact with powerlines caused arc. Man injured. ## 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 SB01653AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01653AT): Attachment of 'Turtle' appendages. JR Aerosports LTD ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Firefly Balloons GALAXY 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-galaxy-7): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1050158 --- 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.