# Skypower GBN-41-1000

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 05637G1, 8280041
- Manufacturer (registry): SKYPOWER
- Model: GBN-41-1000
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS B1RM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B1RM) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Skypower
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/skypower-gbn-41-1000

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 (2)

- [N59SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59SP): [Wicker Basket Balloon Center](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICKER%20BASKET%20BALLOON%20CENTER), [Wixom, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wixom), built 1981, S/N 121
- [N776CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N776CB): [American Balloon Adventures](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20BALLOON%20ADVENTURES), [Wixom, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wixom), built 1981, S/N 118

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 DEN89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA031), Nov 14, 1988: Skypower 6 (N46SP), Circleville, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN86LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA006), Oct 6, 1985: Skypower GBN-41-100 (N59SP), Pecos, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC83LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA106), May 9, 1983: Skypower GBN-41-1000 (N77NC), Denver, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81DTM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTM19), Apr 27, 1981: Skypower GBN-41 (N64SP), Delta, UT, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 19881114050559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881114050559A), Nov 14, 1988: Amtr GBN411000 (N46SP), Circleville, UT, Substantial damage. Balloon went through frontal IMC, became off course. Made a hard landing due to red line venting and 50 knot wind.
- [Accident 19851005054519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851005054519A), Oct 5, 1985: Amtr GBN411000 (N59SP), Pecos, NM, Destroyed. Uncontrolled descent into trees after encountering unforecast freezing rain, snow and severe up and downdrafts.
- [Accident 19830509069359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830509069359A), May 9, 1983: Amtr GBN411000 (N77NC), Denver, MO, Substantial damage. Balloon landing was attempted in windy, gusty condition.
- [Accident 19810426019469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810426019469A), Apr 26, 1981: Amtr GBN411000 (N64SP), Nephi, UT, Substantial damage. Balloon was dragged on ground after landing. Deflation by strong suface wind and parasail emergency system.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2)

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

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