# Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer 210A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2301232 - Manufacturer (registry): THUNDER & COLT AIRBORNE AMER - Model: 210A - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS B82EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B82EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/thunder-colt-airborne-amer-210a 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 2024-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-13-03): Balloon Reports · Lindstrand Balloons 42A, 56A, 60A and 16 more. Effective Jul 12, 2024 - [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 2008-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-05): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Jul 23, 2008 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2008-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-15) (historical): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Apr 1, 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 (1) - [N834TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N834TC): [Bmg Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BMG%20AVIATION%20INC), [Bloomington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Bloomington), S/N 2475USA ## 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 NYC97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA176), Aug 31, 1997: Thunder and Colt AX-10 (N834TC), Akron, PA, no damage. Probable cause: failure of a passenger to hang onto the ropes, as directed; which allowed another passenger to be struck as the basket tipped over, broking her arm. A related factor was the wind, which was strong… ## 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. - [Accident 19970831047839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970831047839A), Aug 31, 1997: Cessna 210A (N834TC), Akrou, PA, No damage. (-16) [privacy data omitted] ## Service difficulty reports (4) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR AUS20030590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030590), Mar 1, 2003: MUFFLER. CRACKED. (AUS) RT MUFFLER PIPE CRACKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 75 PERCENT OF CIRCUMFERENCE AROUND JOINT AREA. CRACK WAS HIDDEN BY EXHAUST CLAMPS. - [SDR AUS20030589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030589), Mar 1, 2003: SHAFT. FAULTY. (AUS) HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE SHAFT CASE HARDENING HAD FAILED IN AREA OF KEYWAY ALLOWING KEY TO TILT AND JAM. RESIDUAL METAL FROM FAILED AREA HAD DAMAGED SHAFT SEA - [SDR 2001FA0000498](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000498), Oct 25, 2001: PANEL. CRACKED. WHILE AC WAS IN SHOP FOR PROP/ENGINE BALANCING, CRACK APPROX 4.5 INCHES LONG WAS FOUND ON REAR PANEL OF LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE STRUCTURE. PANEL PN 12530181. PAN - [SDR 95ZZZX4020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4020), Jun 21, 1995: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. THE ATTACHING FLANGE OF THE HORIZONTAL BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STA 209.0 VERTICAL BULKHEAD. NOTED AREA ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8) 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 SB04095CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04095CH): Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Cameron Balloons or a Thunder & Colt Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks. ARBC Inc dba Lindstrand Balloons USA - [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 SB02787CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02787CH): ONE ONLY STC; S/N 5356: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Burner system with the Lindstrand Balloons USA Burner, Part Number BU-008-A-002. Escape Adventures - [STC SB597CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB597CH): Installation of the Ball M55 Instrument package. ARBC Inc dba Lindstrand Balloons USA ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (1) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [RA105-00200](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B5932B14FAF5319086257B1A00709093.0001): Rivet. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Cleveland Wheels & Brakes P/N… · Jul 20, 2012 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Cessna 210A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-210a): 85 registered aircraft, registry code 2073408 - [Lindstrand Balloons 210A](https://openairdocs.org/model/lindstrand-balloons-210a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 5180025 - [A R B C Inc DBA Lindstrand 210A](https://openairdocs.org/model/a-r-b-c-inc-dba-lindstrand-210a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 5190011 - [Lindstrand Balloons 210A](https://openairdocs.org/model/lindstrand-balloons-210a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 5180027 - [Thunder & Colt 210A](https://openairdocs.org/model/thunder-colt-210a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8970133 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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