# Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 8

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3760525
- Manufacturer (registry): GALAXY BALLOONS INC
- Model: GALAXY 8
- 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: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-galaxy-8

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 (3)

- [N5332J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5332J): [Hudson Valley Enchanted Balloon Tours Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUDSON%20VALLEY%20ENCHANTED%20BALLOON%20TOURS%20INC), [Westtown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Westtown), built 1993, S/N GLX-1028
- [N5347S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5347S): [Litton David B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LITTON%20DAVID%20B), [Statesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Statesville), S/N GLX-1038
- [N5351U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5351U): [Erwin Keith S Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERWIN%20KEITH%20S%20JR), [Milford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Milford), built 1996, S/N GLX-1068

## 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 CHI97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA022), Nov 3, 1996: Galaxy AX8 (N5347S), Columbia, MO, no damage. Probable cause: the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the ditch, which was encountered during the landing; and high vegetation, which covered the ditch…

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19990704018969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990704018969I), Jul 4, 1999: Galaxy GALAXY8 (N5347S), Jefferson City, MO, Minor damage. (-5)On July 4, 1999, Mr. Gary d. sines operated Galaxy balloons, Galaxy 8, N5347S, as pilot in command at the annual 4th of July balloon ascension on the…
- [Accident 19961103040669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961103040669A), Nov 3, 1996: Galaxy GALAXY8 (N5347S), Columbia, MO. Struck a ditch hidden by weeds landing. Impact caused broken arms to two passenger.
- [Incident 19950825037429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950825037429I), Aug 25, 1995: Galaxy GALAXY8 (N5347S), Columbia, MO. Struck wires landing in a field. Caused arcing and wire break.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 99ZZZX1063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1063), Jan 22, 1999: FABRIC. WORN. GORE TAPE ABRADED FABRIC AT GORE TAPE EDGES AT NUMEROUS PANELS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ENVELOPE. FABRIC PANELS NO LONGER MEET MINIMUM STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS WHERE 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6)

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 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

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