# Loral GZ22

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3870221
- Manufacturer (registry): LORAL CORPORATION
- Model: GZ22
- Aircraft type: Blimp/Dirigible
- Category: Airship
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 9
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS AS1GL](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/AS1GL) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors - Akron
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/loral-gz22

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## STCs approved for it (2)

- [STC SL1779GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1779GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SS487CH.. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc.
- [STC SS487CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SS487CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite102 fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB IAD00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA002), Oct 28, 1999: Loral GZ-22 (N4A), Mogadore, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the flight control system manufacturer to meet design (hardness) specifications that resulted in stripped splines.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19991028032079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991028032079A), Oct 28, 1999: Loral GZ22 (N4A), Mogadore, OH, Substantial damage. (.19) On October 28, 1999, at 1841 eastern daylight time, the goodyear airship "spirit of akron", N4A, was substantially damaged during a collision with trees…

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