# General Balloon NEWPORT

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3760302
- Manufacturer (registry): GENERAL BALLOON CORP
- Model: NEWPORT
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 0
- 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: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/general-balloon-newport

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 (1)

- [N2428Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2428Z): [Bechtold Larry E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BECHTOLD%20LARRY%20E), [Apple Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Apple%20Valley), built 1978, S/N 8101

## 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 FTW95LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA338), Aug 12, 1995: General Balloon Newport AX8 (N1384E), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF LIFT AND SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING AS RESULT OF THE DISENGAGEMENT OF A VELCRO STRIP AT THE TOP OF THE BALLOON'S ENVELOPE.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19950812023959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950812023959A), Aug 12, 1995: Amtr NIEUPORT24 (N1384E), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. Velcro strip at top balloon separated. Lost hot air. Used burner slow descent but hit hard injuring occupants.
- [Incident 19791014052879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791014052879I), Oct 14, 1979: Picard AX6 (N2430Z), Disco, MI, Minor damage. Gondola damaged when descended into highlines because of a downdraft. Landed safely.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

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 SB01508AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01508AT): Attachment Galaxy hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Galaxy Balloons NEWPORT](https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-newport): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3760510

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