# Thunder Balloons AX7-77Z

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8970110
- Manufacturer (registry): THUNDER BALLOONS LIMITED
- Model: AX7-77Z
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS B2EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B2EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Cameron Balloons Ltd.
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/thunder-balloons-ax7-77z

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 2008-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-15): Self seal valves · Cameron Balloons AX10-160 (S.1), AX10-160(S.2), AX10-180 (S.1) and 24 more. Effective Mar 25, 2008

## 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)

- [N1049F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1049F): [Bissonette Harle E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISSONETTE%20HARLE%20E), [Brookings, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Brookings), built 1979, S/N 182
- [N2622D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2622D): [Hargrave Zechariah R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARGRAVE%20ZECHARIAH%20R), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), S/N 319
- [N826SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N826SB): [Davalos Gary R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVALOS%20GARY%20R), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1986, S/N 826

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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, 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 19831230073499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831230073499I), Dec 30, 1983: Thundr AX777 (N1038C), Johnstown, CO. Wind blew balloon into a powerline after lift off.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (7)

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 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 SB023334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB023334CH): ONE ONLY - S/N 319 Replace the Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder) Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with the Aerostar International Basket. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB1010NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1010NE): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-175-5 replacement envelope. Ronald T. DiGiovanni
- [STC SB01020CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01020CH): Replace existing Thunder and Colt envelope fabric with the corresponding Cameron Balloons US envelope fabric as listed. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB09348SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB09348SC): Installation of S.S. fuel tanks manufactured by Protank with serial numbers V30US-002 through V30US-015. Balloon Repairs of East Texas
- [STC SB1757GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1757GL): Install Firefly baskets. Airborne America

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