# Thunder & Colt COLT 120A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8970122
- Manufacturer (registry): THUNDER & COLT LTD
- Model: COLT 120A
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS B3EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B3EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Cameron Balloons Ltd.
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/thunder-colt-colt-120a

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 (4)

- [N14UK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14UK): [Luckett Graham R J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUCKETT%20GRAHAM%20R%20J), [Fort Collins, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Collins), built 1993, S/N 2314
- [N237TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N237TC): [Pyramid Pool LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PYRAMID%20POOL%20LLC), [Glendale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Glendale), built 1991, S/N 1940
- [N72149](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72149): [Munnelly Evan F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUNNELLY%20EVAN%20F), [Oceanside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oceanside), built 1991, S/N 1964
- [N766TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N766TC): [King Research Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20RESEARCH%20INC), [New Rochelle, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20Rochelle), built 1993, S/N 2385

## 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 LAX02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA150), Feb 23, 2002: Thunder and Colt Colt 120 A (N240TC), Moreno Valley, CA, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate handling of the aircraft. High winds were a contributing factor.

## 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 20020223002999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020223002999A), Feb 23, 2002: Colt COLT120A (N240TC), Moreno Valley, CA, Minor damage. (-23) 02/23/2002, Hot air balloon, thunder & Colt model 120A, on pleasure flight with 9 passengers and 1 pilot, due to high winds forced landed in an open…

## 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 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 SB04191CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04191CH): Replace the Cameron Balloons Ltd fabric with Head Balloons Inc. 1.9 oz fabric (with either polyurethane or silicone coating) for repairs. Prentice, Gary M
- [STC SB02131CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02131CH): Descriptive data pertaining to this design change are considered inadequate for duplication in other products. This approval is limited to only the installation made in Cameron Balloons Ltd (Colt) Model 120A, Serial No. 3135USA. This STC does not permit manufacturing of parts for multiple installations. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB1019NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1019NE): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-210-5 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T
- [STC SB1011NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1011NE): 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 SB1758GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1758GL): Install Firefly baskets. Airborne America

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer COLT 120A](https://openairdocs.org/model/thunder-colt-airborne-amer-colt-120a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 2301201

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