# TCDS A10NM: JR Aerosports Ltd.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: JR Aerosports Ltd.
- Revision: 20
- Revised: April 10, 2025
- Product: Aircraft, Balloon
- Certification basis: Part 31
- Registered aircraft: 38, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/73/32/7332c536b701cae3e3a66f6c49d92e689b1852e192ee942961d8cc852543a626
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128900553320250414202801.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A10NM

## Models (12)

As the data sheet lists them.

- Galaxy 8B
- Galaxy 10
- Galaxy 6
- Galaxy 7B
- Galaxy 11B
- Galaxy 9B
- Galaxy 11
- Newport
- Galaxy 77
- Galaxy-7
- Galaxy-8
- Galaxy-9

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 
Rev. No. 19 20 15 20 15 15 15 16 16 19 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
A10NM 
Revision 20 
JR Aerosports, Ltd 
(Sundance Balloons (US)) 
(Dawson Property Group LLC) 
(Sidney Conn (Galaxy Balloons)) 
Newport 
Galaxy-7 
Galaxy-8 
Galaxy-9 
Galaxy 6 
Galaxy 7B 
Galaxy 8B 
Galaxy 9B 
Galaxy 10 
Galaxy 11 
 Galaxy 11B 
Galaxy 77 
April 10, 2025 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A10NM 
 
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate A10NM, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the 
product for which the Type Certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations. 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE HOLDER: JR Aerosports, Ltd 
 850 Meacham Road 
 Statesville, North Carolina  28677 
 
I. Model Newport, Hot Air Balloon, Approved July 7, 1982  
 
Air Heater General Balloon, Burner Assembly Dwg. No. 8201 
 
Gondola General Balloon, Basket Assembly Dwg. No. 8501 
 
Fuel  Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight Gross weight limited to 1680 lbs; or to weight limited by maximum continuous  
  envelope temperature of 250 degrees F., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight  
  Manual. 
 
Allowable Envelope 1. Never exceed:  300 degrees F. 
Temperature 2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous, or 10 minutes per two hours of  
   flight:    250 to 300 degrees F. 
  3. Maximum continuous:  250 degrees F. 
 
Fuel Capacity One, two, three or four ten-gallon Worthington 43.4 lb aluminum LPG  
  cylinders, Model 4100-U4-15, or Manchester 43 lb steel LPG cylinders, Model  
  FL-519.   
 
Serial Nos. Eligible 8007 and subsequent.

A10NM Page 2 of 10 
II. Model Galaxy-7, Hot Air Balloon, Approved May 15, 1986  
 
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No.  A1G400 (FireFly Balloons  
  Model T3-017) or FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G401  
  (FireFly  Balloons Model F1 Mirage).   (See Note 6) 
 
Gondola FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 4048 or 4860.   
 
Fuel  Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight 1680 pounds (this weight includes the envelope weight) 
 
Maximum Allowable 300 degrees F. 
Envelope Temperature 
 
Fuel Capacity See Note 7 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible C1017, GLX-1027 and subsequent. 
 
 
III. Model Galaxy-8, Hot Air Balloon, Approved May 22, 1989  
 
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G400 (FireFly Balloons  
  Model T3-017) or FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G401  
  (FireFly Balloons Model F1 Mirage).   
  FireFly Balloons Carriage models 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, 5.0 - One Burner 
Required 
  FireFly Balloons Carriage models 4860DB, 6072, 6072T, 4.9DB, S5.0DB, 
5.0DB, 5.9, 6.0, 5468 - Two Burners Required. 
  (See Note 6) 
 
Gondola FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 4860DB, 6072, or 6072T or FireFly Balloons  
  Carriage Models 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, 4.9DB, S5.0, S5.0DB, 5.0, 5.0DB, 5.9, 6.0,  
  or 5468 
Fuel Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight 2400 pounds (this weight includes the envelope weight) 
 
Minimum Weight  1000 pounds 
 
Maximum Allowable 300 degrees F. 
Envelope Temperature 
 
Fuel Capacity See Note 7 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible GLX-1018 and subsequent. 
 
IV. Model Galaxy-9, Hot Air Balloon, Approved Nov 18, 1988  
 
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No.  A1G400 (FireFly Balloons 
  Model T3-017) or FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G401 
   (FireFly Balloons Model F1 Mirage).   Two required.  (See Note 6) 
 
Gondola FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 6072, 6072T, or 6096 or FireFly Balloons 
Carriage Models 4.9DB, S5.0DB, 5.0DB, 5.9, or 6.0.

Page 3 of 10 A10NM 
Fuel Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight 3000 pounds (this weight includes the envelope weight) 
 
Minimum Weight  1000 pounds 
 
Maximum Allowable 300 degrees F. 
Envelope Temperature 
 
Fuel Capacity See Note 7 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible 9001 and subsequent. 
 
 
V. Model Galaxy 6, Hot Air Balloon, Approved June 11, 1993  
 
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No.  A1G400 (FireFly Balloons  
  Model T3-017) or FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G401  
  (FireFly Balloons Model F1 Mirage).  
  (See Note 6) 
 
Gondola FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 4048 or 4860 or FireFly Balloons Carriage  
  Models 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0. 
 
Fuel Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight 1200 pounds (this weight includes the envelope weight) 
 
Maximum Allowable 300 degrees F. 
Envelope Temperature 
 
Fuel Capacity See Note 7 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible GLX 1016 and subsequent. 
 
 
VI. Model Galaxy 7B, Hot Air Balloon, Approved June 11, 1993  
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No.  A1G400 (FireFly Balloons  
  Model T3-017) or FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G401  
  (FireFly Balloons Model F1 Mirage).   (See Note 6) 
 
Gondola FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 4048 or 4860 or FireFly Balloons Carriage  
  Models 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0. 
 
Fuel  Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight 1300 pounds (this weight includes the envelope weight) 
 
Maximum Allowable 300 degrees F. 
Envelope Temperature 
 
Fuel Capacity See Note 7 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible GLX 1017B and subsequent.

A10NM Page 4 of 10 
VII. Model Galaxy 8B, Hot Air Balloon, Approved June 11, 1993  
 
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G400 (FireFly Balloons 
  Model T3-017) or FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G401 
  (FireFly Balloons Model F1 Mirage).   
  FireFly Balloons Carriage models 4860, 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, 5.0 - One 
Burner Required. 
  FireFly Balloons Carriage models 4860DB, 4.9DB, S5.0DB, 5.0DB, 5.9, 6.0, 
5468 - Two Burners Required.   
  (See Note 6) 
 
Gondola FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 4860 or 4860DB or FireFly Balloons 
  Carriage Models 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, 4.9DB, S5.0, S5.0DB, 5.0, 5.0DB, 5.9, 6.0,  
  or 5468 
Fuel Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight 1900 pounds (this weight includes the envelope weight) 
 
Maximum Allowable 300 degrees F. 
Envelope Temperature 
 
Fuel Capacity See Note 7 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible GLX 1018B and subsequent. 
 
 
VIII. Model Galaxy 9B, Hot Air Balloon, Approved June 11, 1993  
 
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No.  A1G400 (FireFly Balloons  
  Model T3-017) or FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G401  
  (FireFly Balloons Model F1 Mirage).  
  Two required.  (See Note 6) 
 
Gondola FireFly Balloons Carriage Model 6072 or 6072T or FireFly Balloons Carriage  
  Models 4.9DB, S5.0DB, 5.0DB, 5.9, 6.0 or 5468 
 
Fuel Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight 2800 pounds (this weight includes the envelope weight) 
 
Minimum Weight  1400 pounds 
 
Maximum Allowable 300 degrees F. 
Envelope Temperature 
 
Fuel Capacity See Note 7 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible GLX 1019B and subsequent.

Page 5 of 10 A10NM 
IX.  Model Galaxy 10, Hot Air Balloon, Approved June 11, 1993  
 
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No.  A1G400 (FireFly Balloons 
  Model T3-017) or FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G401 
  (FireFly Balloons Model F1 Mirage).  
  Two required.  (See Note 6) 
 
Gondola FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 6072, 6072T, 6096, or 60120 or FireFly 
Balloons Carriage Models 5.0DB, 5.9, or 6.0.    
 
Fuel  Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight 3600 pounds (this weight includes the envelope weight) 
 
Minimum Weight  1400 pounds 
 
Maximum Allowable 300 degrees F. 
Envelope Temperature 
 
Fuel Capacity See Note 7 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible GLX 10110 and subsequent. 
 
 
X.  Model Galaxy 11, Hot Air Balloon, Approved June 15, 1994  
 
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G401 (FireFly Balloons Model  
  F1 Mirage). Two required.   
 
Gondola FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 6072, 6072T, 6096, or 60120 or FireFly 
Balloons Carriage Models 5.0DB, 5.9, or 6.0.   
 
Fuel Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight 3940 pounds (this weight includes the envelope weight) 
 
Minimum Weight  2300 pounds 
 
Maximum Allowable 300 degrees F. 
Envelope Temperature 
 
Fuel Capacity See Note 7 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible GLX 10111 and subsequent. 
 
 
XI.  Model Galaxy 11B, Hot Air Balloon, Approved May 14, 1999  
 
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No.  A1G400 (FireFly Balloons Model  
  T3-017) or FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G401 (FireFly  
  Balloons Model F1 Mirage). (Two required)(See Note 6)   
 
Gondola FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 6072, 6072T, 6096, or 60120 or FireFly 
Balloons Carriage Models 5.0DB, 5.9, or 6.0.

A10NM Page 6 of 10 
 
Fuel Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight 3600 pounds (This weight includes the envelope weight) 
 
Minimum Weight  2300 pounds 
 
Maximum Allowable 300 degrees F. 
Envelope Temperature 
 
Fuel Capacity See Note 7 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible GLX 1011B and subsequent. 
 
 
XII.  Model Galaxy 77, Hot Air Balloon, Approved July 31, 2000  
 
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G400 (FireFly Balloons Model  
  T3-017) or FireFly Balloons Burner Assembly Dwg. No. A1G401 (FireFly  
  Balloons Model F1 Mirage). (See Note 6)   
 
Gondola FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 4860 or FireFly Balloons Carriage 
  Models 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0. 
 
Fuel Propane (LPG) only 
 
Maximum Weight 1750 pounds (This weight includes the envelope weight) 
 
Maximum Allowable 300 degrees F. 
Envelope Temperature 
 
Fuel Capacity See Note 7 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible GLX 10177 and subsequent.

Page 7 of 10 A10NM 
DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS  
 
Certification Basis FAR 31, effective July 1, 1964. Amendments 31-1 through 31-3.  Application 
for Type Certificate dated June 6, 1978.  Type Certificate No. A10NM issued 
July 7, 1982; reissued September 9, 1983; reissued July 19, 1985; amended May 
15, 1986; November 18, 1988; May 22, 1989; September 1, 1989; July 20, 1992; 
reissued and amended June 11, 1993; amended June 15, 1994; amended 
December 31, 1997; amended May 14, 1999. 
 
Production Basis Model Newport: None. Prior to original certification of each balloon  
  manufactured under this Type Certificate, an FAA representative must perform  
  a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity with this  
  approved technical data and a check of the flight characteristics.   
 
   Models Galaxy-7, Galaxy-8, Galaxy-9, Galaxy 6, Galaxy 7B, Galaxy 8B, 
Galaxy 9B, Galaxy 10, Galaxy 11, and Galaxy 11B: Production Certificate No. 
PC325CE, issued September 19, 1986. 
 
Export Balloon will be eligible for issuance of an 
Eligibility Export Certificate of Airworthiness subject to compliance with Federal Aviation  
  Regulation Part 21, Subpart L, Sections 21.321 through 21.339.  The applicable  
  procedures are contained in Advisory Circular No. 21-2F. 
 
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see  
  Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. In addition, the following  
  equipment must be installed: 
 
   A. Newport: 
    1. General Balloon FAA approved Equipment List No. 2000 dated July 7, 1982. 
    2. General Balloon FAA approved Flight Manual dated June 28, 1982. 
 
   B. Galaxy-7: FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual dated May 15, 1986. 
 
   C. Galaxy-8: FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual dated May 22, 1989. 
 
   D. Galaxy-9: FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual dated Nov 18, 1988. 
 
   E. Galaxy 6: FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual dated June 11, 1993. 
 
   F. Galaxy 7B: FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual dated June 11, 1993.  
 
   G. Galaxy 8B: FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual dated June 11, 1993. 
 
   H. Galaxy 9B: FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual dated June 11, 1993.  
 
   I. Galaxy 10: FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual dated June 11, 1993. 
 
   J. Galaxy 11: FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual dated June 15, 1994. 
 
   K. Galaxy 11B: FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual dated May 14, 1999. 
 
   L. Galaxy 77: FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual dated July 31, 2000.

A10NM Page 8 of 10 
Maintenance Newport: See Piccard Balloon Hot Air Sport Balloon and Maintenance Handbook, Section 3  
Inspections  for Annual and 100-Hour Inspections required by FAR 91.409. 
 
   Galaxy-7, Galaxy-8, Galaxy-9, Galaxy 6, Galaxy 7B, Galaxy 8B, Galaxy 9B, Galaxy 10, Galaxy 
11, Galaxy 11B and Galaxy 77:  See FireFly Balloons Repair and Maintenance Manual.  
 
Note 1. Current weight report, including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight and  
 loading instructions must be provided for each balloon at the time of original certification.  
 
Note 2. Reserved 
 
Note 3. Reserved 
 
Note 4. A. Prior to shipment of a balloon envelope (and necessary attaching system), produced for use with a 
burner / basket assembly that is eligible for use with that envelope, the Production Approval 
holder must determine that the envelope and necessary  attaching system conforms to the Type 
Design and is in a condition for safe operation.  Once the system has been inspected and flight 
tested the system is then eligible for a standard airworthiness certificate.  The envelope can then be 
shipped with a new logbook and standard airworthiness certificate.  The Production Approval 
Holder will include a document advising the new owner that the system must be registered and 
mated with an eligible burner and basket prior to flight. 
 
B. Balloon burner/basket assemblies specifically designed for quick removal and installation from 
one envelope to another may be accomplished by the pilot/owner who holds at least a Private Pilot 
Certificate. Appropriate entries must be made in the balloon records noting the removal and/or 
installation of burner/basket assemblies. 
 
 C. Appropriate entries into balloon records of burner/basket assembly removals and installations  
  must be made by FAA-certificated mechanics if the pilot/owner is not eligible to accomplish the  
  task. 
 
Note 5. Inflated appendages on standard shape envelopes are permitted and approved as described in Drawing 
B1G213, dated May 27, 1993, or latter FAA approved revision. Appendages must meet the same 
standards for strength as the balloon envelope and must be maintained in accordance with FireFly 
Balloons Repair and Maintenance Manual. 
 
Note 6. The FireFly Balloons Model F1 burner is an approved optional heater for the Models Galaxy- 7, 
Galaxy-8, Galaxy-9, Galaxy 6, Galaxy 7B, Galaxy 8B, Galaxy 9B, Galaxy 10, and Galaxy 11B and 
these standard shaped balloons with appendages.  The FireFly Balloons F1 burner may be combined 
with a FireFly Balloons T3-017 burner in these double burner systems.   
 
Note 7: Fuel Capacity 
 A. FireFly Balloons 4048 Basket:  One, two, three or four 10-gallon FAA-approved propane 
cylinders.  One FireFly Balloons P/N C6G003 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229- 1 or 3229-
2 must be installed in corner one or two.  The remaining cylinders must be FireFly Balloons 
P/N C6G001 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3035, 3035-1 or 3035-2.  The 4048 Basket may 
alternatively contain contain one, two, three or four 15-gallon FAA approved propane 
cylinders, FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661-1 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-1 in corner one or 
two and FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661-2 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 in the other corners

Page 9 of 10 A10NM 
 B. FireFly Balloons 4860 Basket:  One, two, three, four, five or six 10-gallon FAA approved 
propane cylinders.  One FireFly Balloons P/N C6G003 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229 -1 
or 3229-2 must be installed in corner one or two.  The remaining cylinders must be FireFly 
Balloons P/N C6G001 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3035, 3035-1 or 3035-2.  The 4860 Basket 
may alternatively contain one, two, three, four, five or six 15-gallon FAA approved propane 
cylinders, FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661-1 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-1 in corner one or 
two and FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661-2 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 in the other corners. 
 
 C. FireFly Balloons 4860DB Basket:  Four, five or six 10-gallon FAA approved propane 
cylinders.  Two FireFly Balloons 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must be installed in corner one or 
two.  The remaining cylinders may be FireFly Balloons P/N C6G001 or FireFly Balloons P/N 
3035, 3035-1 or 3035-2.  The 4860DB Basket may alternatively contain four, five or six 15-
gallon FAA approved propane cylinders, two FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661- 1 or FireFly 
Balloons 3661-1 in corner one or two and FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661-2 or FireFly 
Balloons P/N 3661-2 in the other corners. 
 
 D. FireFly Balloons 6072 or 6072T Basket:   
 
1) For Galaxy-8 Balloon:  Four, five, six, seven or eight 10-gallon FAA approved propane 
cylinders.  Two FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1, or 3229-2 must be installed in corner 
one or two.  The remaining cylinders must be FireFly Balloons P/N C6G001 or FireFly 
Balloons P/N 3035, 3035-1 or 3035-2.  The 6072 and 6072T Baskets may alternatively 
contain four, five, six, seven or eight 15-gallon FAA approved propany cylinders, two 
FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661-1 or FireFly Balloons 3661-1 in corner one or two and 
FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661-2 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 in the other corners. 
 
2) For all other approved balloon models:  Six, seven or eight 10-gallon FAA approved 
propane cylinders.  Two FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1, or 3229-2 must be installed 
in corner one or two.  The remaining cylinders must be FireFly Balloons P/N C6G001 or 
FireFly Balloons P/N 3035, 3035-1 or 3035-2.  The 6072 and 6072T Baskets may 
alternatively contain six, seven or eight 15-gallon FAA approved propane cylinders, two 
FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661-1 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-1 in corner one or two 
and FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661-2 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 in the other corners. 
 
 E. FireFly Balloons 6096 or 60120 Basket:  Six, seven or eight 10-gallon FAA approved 
propane cylinders.  Two FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must be installed in 
corner one or two.  The remaining cylinders must be FireFly Balloons P/N C6G001 or FireFly 
Balloons P/N 3035, 3035-1 or 3035-2.  The 6096 or 60120 Basket may alternatively contain 
six, seven or eight 15-gallon FAA approved propane cylinders, two FireFly Balloons P/N 
B3G661-1 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-1 in corner one or two and FireFly Balloons P/N 
B3G661-2 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 in the other corners. 
 
 F. FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 3.9 and 4.9:  One, two, three or four 10-gallon FAA 
approved propane cylinders. One FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must be 
installed in corner one or two.  The remaining cylinders must be FireFly Balloons P/N 3035, 
3035-1, 3035-2 or 3258.  Models 3.9 and 4.9 may alternately contain one or two 15-gallon 
FAA approved propane cylinders, FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 installed in corners 2 or 3 
only.

A10NM Page 10 of 10 
 G. FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 4.0 and 4.5: One, two or three 10-gallon FAA approved 
propane cylinders.  One FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must be installed in 
corner one or two.  The remaining cylinders must be FireFly Balloons P/N 3035, 3035 -1, 
3035-2  or 3258.  Models 4.0 and 4.5 may alternately contain one, two or three 15- gallon 
FAA approved propane cylinders, FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-1 in corner one or two and 
FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 in the other corners.  
 
 H. FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 5.0 and S5.0: One, two, three, four, five, or six 10 -gallon 
FAA approved propane cylinders.  Two FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must 
be installed in corner one or two.  The remaining cylinders must be FireFly Balloons P/N 
3035, 3035-1, 3035-2 or 3258.  
 
 I. FireFly Balloons Carriage Model 4.9DB (two burners installed): Two, three or four 10 -gallon 
FAA approved propane cylinders.  Two FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must 
be installed in corner one or two.  The remaining cylinders must be FireFly Balloons P/N 
3035, 3035-1 or 3035-2.  The size 4.9DB basket may alternately contain one or two 15-gallon 
FAA approved propane cylinders, FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 installed in corners 2 or 3 
only.  
 
 J. FireFly Balloons Carriage Models 5.0DB and S5.0DB (two burners installed): Six 10- gallon 
FAA approved propane cylinders.  Two FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must 
be installed in corner one or two.  The remaining tanks must be FireFly Balloons P/N 3035, 
3035-1 or 3035-2.  
 
 K. FireFly Balloons Carriage Model 5.9: Six or seven 10-gallon FAA approved propane 
cylinders.  Two FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must be installed in corner one 
or two.  The remaining cylinders must be FireFly Balloons P/N 3035, 3035 -1 or 3035-2.  
 
L. FireFly Balloons Carriage Model 6.0: Seven, eight, or nine 10-gallon FAA approved propane 
cylinders.   Two FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must be installed in corner one 
or two.  The remaining cylinders must be FireFly Balloons P/N 3035, 3035 -1 or 3035-2. The 
size 6.0 basket may alternately contain one or two 15-gallon FAA approved propane 
cylinders, FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 installed in corners 2 or 3 only.  
 
 M. Firefly Balloons Carriage Model 5468: Three, four, five or six 10 gallon FAA approved propane 
cylinders.  Two Firefly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1, or 3229-2 must be installed between corners two 
and three.  The remaining cylinders must be Firefly Balloons P/N C6G001 or Firefly Balloons P/N 3035, 
3035-1, or 3035-2. 
 
Note 8  Some FireFly Balloons Carriage Model numbers contain the suffix “A1.”  The FireFly Balloons 
Carriage Models 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, and 5.0 are identical to the FireFly Balloons Carriage 
Models 3.9A1, 4.0A1, 4.5A1, 4.9A1, S5.0A1, and 5.0A1 respectively, and may be used 
interchangeably. 
 
Note 9  Galaxy model balloons were previously manufactured by Galaxy Balloons.  Sidney Conn 
transferred Type Certificate A10NM to Dawson Property Group LLC on June 24, 2005.   Dawson 
Property Group LLC transferred Type Certificate A10NM to Sundance Balloons (US ) on June 29, 
2006.  Sundance Balloons (US) moved from 810 Salisbury Road, Statesville, NC to 850 Meacham 
Road, Statesville, NC on July 13, 2009.  Sundance Balloons (US) transferred Type Certificate 
A10NM to JR Aerosports, Ltd on September 16, 2010. 
 
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- [Firefly Balloons 2010 GALAXY 77](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-2010-galaxy-77): 1 aircraft (registry code 1050172)
- [Firefly Balloons GALAXY 11](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-galaxy-11): 1 aircraft (registry code 1050126)
- [Firefly Balloons GALAXY 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-galaxy-7): 1 aircraft (registry code 1050158)
- [Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 7B](https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-galaxy-7b): 1 aircraft (registry code 3760521)
- [Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 9](https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-galaxy-9): 1 aircraft (registry code 3760530)
- [General Balloon NEWPORT](https://openairdocs.org/model/general-balloon-newport): 1 aircraft (registry code 3760302)
- [Firefly Balloons 2010 GALAXY 11B](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-2010-galaxy-11b): 0 aircraft (registry code 1050137)
- [Firefly Balloons GALAXY 7B](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-galaxy-7b): 0 aircraft (registry code 1050164)
- [Firefly Balloons GALAXY 9](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-galaxy-9): 0 aircraft (registry code 1050159)
- [Galaxy Balloons GALAXY 11](https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-galaxy-11): 0 aircraft (registry code 3760502)
- [Galaxy Balloons GALAXY-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-galaxy-10): 0 aircraft (registry code 3760511)
- [Galaxy Balloons NEWPORT](https://openairdocs.org/model/galaxy-balloons-newport): 0 aircraft (registry code 3760510)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (11)

- [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 SA2111SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2111SO): Installation of Raven Models 'W' wicker, 'G' promotional, classic Limited, and Classic Custom Baskets and Models HP single, HP dual, HP II single, and HP dual burners with Galaxy -7 envelopes.. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB00078AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00078AT): Installation of Thunder & Colt carriage assemblies under Firefly balloon envelopes.. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB00565AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00565AT): Installation of Cameron carriage assemblies Under Firefly envelopes.. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB01508AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01508AT): Attachment Galaxy hot air balloon envelopes.. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB01653AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01653AT): Attachment of 'Turtle' appendages.. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB02538CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02538CH): Installation of Aerostar International Basket Models TS, RB-8 or RB-12 and Aerostar International Burner P/Ns 14160, 17395, 52350, 52950.. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB03381AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03381AT): Installation of a Fantasy carriage (46x70), including burner, fuel tanks, and instrumentation, under a Galaxy 9B balloon envelope.. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB02731CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02731CH): ONE ONLY STC, SN GLX-1148B: Replace the Sundance Balloons Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with the Aerostar International Basket Model RWS, Part Number 52131, S/N 443, the Aerostar International Burner Model HP III Dual, Part Number 52350, S/N 3181, and the Aerostar International Model V-15 fuel tanks.. Balloons Over Iowa Ltd

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