# STC SB03198CH

- Type: Supplemental type certificate
- Status: Current, Issued
- Holder: Gary M. Prentice, United States
- Description: Replace one or more of the existing fuel tanks with Thunder & Colt Model V-40 fuel tanks.
- Applied: March 5, 2013
- Status date: March 13, 2013
- Product: Aircraft, Balloon
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 31
- Data sheets: [TCDS B2GL](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B2GL)
- Certificate PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/17/d3/17d33e437b9086bb1fa4f290b8e5b8b4fcfe853d61eea62a9ae3cb749ba086b8
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B6F0099CE3960DFD86257B3D006AC840.0001
- DRS record last changed: December 6, 2025
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03198CH

## ADs that name it (0)

None.

## Approved models (1)

- Cameron Balloons US A-250 ([TCDS B2GL](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B2GL))

## What the certificate says

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Part 31 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. (See Type Certificate Data Sheet No. B2GL for complete certification basis)

Description of Type Design Change: Replace one or more of the existing fuel tanks with Thunder & Colt Model V-40 fuel tanks.

The Thunder & Colt fuel tanks are installed in the same manner as the existing fuel tanks.

1. This modified balloon is to be maintained in accordance with the latest revision of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) from Cameron Balloons US (Envelope, Basket, Burner, Fuel Tanks) and Thunder & Colt (Fuel Tanks). 2. You cannot use descriptive data about this design change to duplicate other products. This approval is limited to only the installation made in Cameron Balloons US Model A-250, Serial No. 6598. This STC does not permit manufacturing of parts for multiple installations.

Gary M. Prentice 1742 Silver Tree Lane Escondido, CA 92026 B2GL Make : Cameron Balloons US Model : A-250, S/N 6598 Date of application : March 5, 2013

Date of issuance : March 13, 2013

( Signature) Karol Mordasiewicz Manager, Airframe & Administrative Branch Chicago Aircraft Certification Office

( Title)

Original signed by:

Gregory J. Michalik

FAA FORM 8110-2-1(10-69) PAGE 2 of 2 PAGES

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## Every issue (1)

- March 13, 2013: Issued, Current. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/17/d3/17d33e437b9086bb1fa4f290b8e5b8b4fcfe853d61eea62a9ae3cb749ba086b8)

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