# Lindstrand Balloons 60X - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5180017 - Manufacturer (registry): LINDSTRAND BALLOONS - Model: 60X - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS B00010CH](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B00010CH) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Lindstrand Balloons USA Inc. - Registered aircraft: 14 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lindstrand-balloons-60x 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 ## 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) - [N143HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143HS): [Talbert Elisa N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALBERT%20ELISA%20N), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2007, S/N 5378 - [N1507L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1507L): [Wilkinson Cindy K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKINSON%20CINDY%20K), [Palm Desert, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Palm%20Desert), built 2007, S/N 5385 - [N169LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169LB): [Wicked Balloons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICKED%20BALLOONS%20INC), [Worcester, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Worcester), built 2006, S/N 5363 - [N187LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187LB): [Parks Samuel Dean Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKS%20SAMUEL%20DEAN%20JR), [Statesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Statesville), S/N 5319 - [N27LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27LB): [Valocity Factor Digital Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALOCITY%20FACTOR%20DIGITAL%20LTD), [Western Springs, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Western%20Springs), built 2007, S/N 5386 - [N377LX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N377LX): [Shady Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHADY%20AERO%20LLC), [Anchorage, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Anchorage), built 2007, S/N 5357 - [N465LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N465LB): [Rowland Jacob](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROWLAND%20JACOB), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2008, S/N 5390 - [N515DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N515DT): [Xclusive Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XCLUSIVE%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Taylorsville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Taylorsville), built 2005, S/N 5308 - [N518LX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N518LX): [Balloonpong Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOONPONG%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), S/N 5239 - [N60LX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60LX): [Wind Dancer Balloon Promotions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIND%20DANCER%20BALLOON%20PROMOTIONS%20LLC), [Waukesha, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Waukesha), built 2003, S/N 5233 - [N612KD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N612KD): [Draughn Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAUGHN%20KENNETH%20W), [Burlington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Burlington), built 2012, S/N 5501 - [N6XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6XX): [A R B C Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A%20R%20B%20C%20INC%20DBA), [Galena, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Galena), built 2018, S/N 5388 - [N813SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N813SJ): [Bloom Kirk A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLOOM%20KIRK%20A), [Indianola, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Indianola), built 2017, S/N 5638 - [N816DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N816DM): [Skycab Balloon Promotions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYCAB%20BALLOON%20PROMOTIONS%20LLC), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 2004, S/N 5265 ## 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 ERA22LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA129), Jan 11, 2022: Lindstrand Balloons 60X (N377LX), Louisville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot applicant’s delayed reaction to the balloon's increased rate of descent, which resulted in impact with a light pole. ## 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. - [Accident 20220111002779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220111002779A), Jan 11, 2022: Lindstrand Balloons 60X (N377LX), Louisville, KY, Substantial damage. A student pilot-balloon was taking a private pilot-balloon check ride with a balloon DPE. The student pilot initiated a descent. The balloon apparently… - [Incident 20090424005609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090424005609I), Apr 24, 2009: Lbl 60XLBL (N113LB), Louisville, KY, No damage. (-23) Safety restraint strap that runs between two carabiners at the burner frame broke during night balloon envelope was inflated and hot. Balloon broke loose… - [Incident 20050804018049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050804018049I), Aug 4, 2005: Lbl 60XLBL (N518LX), Baton Rouge, LA, Minor damage. (-23) Shortly after inflation and assent, pilot lights on both burners extinguished. Attempts to reignite the burners with the factory installed piezo igniters… ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (9) 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 SB03468CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03468CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons fabric with Head Balloons Inc. 1.9 oz fabric (with either polyurethane or silicone coating) for repairs. Gary M. Prentice - [STC SB03066CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03066CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Aerostar International Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks. ARBC Inc dba Lindstrand Balloons USA - [STC SB03217CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03217CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. Brad Craig - [STC SB02732CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02732CH): ONLY STC, SN 5363: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons USA Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 52131, S/N RWS-602, and the Aerostar International Burner, Part Number 52350, S/N HP3D-3481. Replace the Lindstrand Balloons USA fuel tanks with the Aerostar International fuel tanks, Part Number V-15, S/Ns V94036 and V94045. The Aerostar International Basket/Burner is installed via the standard Lindstrand Balloons carabiner (snaplink) attachments. Matthew W. Fenster - [STC SB02362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02362CH): ONE-ONLY: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons USA Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. Isley Todd - [STC SB02055CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02055CH): Limited to installation on serial number 5239 ONLY. Donner Nicholas R ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 60X](https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-60x): 34 registered aircraft, registry code 5190021 --- 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.