- Holder
- JR Aerosports Ltd.
- Revision
- 39
- Revised
- September 16, 2010
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Balloon
- Certification basis
- Part 21, Part 31, Part 91
- Models
- 28
- Registered
- 767 aircraft
The release keeps the latest revision of each data sheet. Model names are as the data sheet lists them.
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Models · 28
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Firefly 8B Sphere | Formerly Sundance Balloons (US), then Sundance Balloons (US) | |
| Firefly 11 | Formerly Balloon Works, then Sundance Balloons (US) | |
| Firefly 9B-15 | Formerly Balloon Works, then Sundance Balloons (US) |
Airworthiness directives · 5
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Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15157 registered aircraftBalloon Works FIREFLY 7129 registered aircraftBalloon Works FIREFLY 8B-15123 registered aircraft
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STC SB09657RCInstallation of Aircraft Position LightsSTC SB04407ATInstallation of the DBI-III OmegaSTC SB03010NYAlteration to the hot air balloon turning vents and an alternate rigging of the deflated parachute in accordance with Sundance Balloons Ltd. Document 073009-2 dated May 15, 2007 or later TCCA approved revisions.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A14SO
Rev. No. 39
JR Aerosports, Ltd
(Sundance Balloons (US))
(Dawson Property Group LLC)
(Sidney Conn (Balloon Works))
Firefly 5 Firefly 7B-15
Firefly 6 Firefly 8B-15
Firefly 6B Firefly 9B-15
Firefly 7 Firefly 10
Firefly 7B Firefly 6B-15
Firefly 7-15 Firefly Bottle
Firefly C7B Firefly 11
Firefly 8 Firefly Boot
Firefly 8-24 Firefly JC-9B
Firefly 8B Firefly 8B Sphere
Firefly 9 Firefly 11B
Firefly C7 Firefly TV-180
Firefly B7 Firefly 8 Cube
Firefly C8 Firefly 12B
September 16, 2010
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A14SO
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. A14SO, 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 Firefly 5 Hot Air Balloon, approved February 7, 1978
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Model T3-017
(See Note 2)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 870 pounds (This weight includes the envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable
Envelope Temperature 300 oF
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible 501-522, 10100, 10190, F5-001 and subsequent.
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II. Model Firefly 6 Hot Air Balloon, approved August 1, 1974
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1050 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable
Envelope Temperature 300 o F
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible 120-128, 600- 636, 10152, 11150, F6-001 and subsequent.
III. Model Firefly 6B Hot Air Balloon, approved March 19, 1975
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1050 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable
Envelope Temperature 300 o F
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible 6601-6756, 10000, 10001, 10015, 10023,10024, 10027, 10040, 10051,
10058, 10068, 10080, 10082, 10094, 10127, 10128, 10143, 10145, 10151,
10157, 10191, 10199, 10203, 10210, 10214, 10216, 10865, 11145, 90002,
F6B-001 and subsequent.
IV. Model Firefly 7 Hot Air Ba lloon, approved February 6, 1974
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1660 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable
Envelope Temperature 300 o F
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
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Serial Numbers Eligible 130-199, 700-799, 7700-7999, 10002-
10014,10019-10022, 10025, 10026, 10028-
10039, 10042, 10043, 10046-10050,
10052-10057, 10059-10067, 10069-10073,
10075-10079, 10081, 10083-10093, 10096-
10099, 10102-10126, 10129-10137, 10139-
10142, 10144, 10146-10150, 10153-10156,
10158-10189, 10192, 10193, 10195-10198,
10200, 10201, 10204-10209, 10211-10213,
10215, 10217-10229, 10237, 10244,
10247, 10262, 10280, 10287, 10295,
10297, 10309, 10313, 10315, 10317,
10322, 10323, 10325, 10327, 10331,
10334, 10337, 10338, 10340-10342,
10970, 10971, 10974, 10977, 10979-
10984, 10986, 10989, 10991-10993,
10995-11002, 11005-11007, 11014, 11017,
11024, 11027-11036, 11041-11050, 11054,
11055, 11058-11061, 11064-11070, 11072,
11074-11076, 11079-11096, 11098-11102,
11105-11114, 11116, 11117, 11119-11123,
11125, 11126, 11129, 11130, 11135-
11138, 11140-11144, 11147-11149, 11151,
11152, 11155, 11157-11159, 11161-11169,
11171-11174, 11176, 11177, 11179-11185,
11189, 11194, 11196-11200, F7-001 and subsequent.
V. Model Firefly 7B Hot Air Ba lloon, approved November 26, 1980
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3. 9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, 5.0, or 5468
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1050 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable
Envelope Temperature 300 o F
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible 01231-10243, 10245, 10246, 10248-10261,
10263-10279, 10281-10283, 10285, 10286,
10288-10294, 10296, 10298-10306, 10308,
10310-10312, 10314, 10316, 10318-10321,
10324, 10326, 10328-10330, 10332, 0333,
10335, 10336, 10339, 10969, 10973,
10978, 10985, 10987, 10990, 10994,
11003, 11004, 11009, 11022, 11026,
11037, 11051, 11056, 11063, 11071,
11073, 11077, 11078, 11097, 11103,
11104, 11115, 11118, 11124, 11128,
11131, 11132, 11139, 11153, 11175,
11178, 11186, 11187, F7B-001 and subsequent.
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VI. Model Firefly 7-15 Hot Air Balloon, approved March 30, 1990
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1750 pounds (This weight includes the envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable
Envelope Temperature 300 oF
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible F7-715 and subsequent
VII. Model Firefly C7B Hot Ai r Balloon, approved April 13, 1990
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Model T3-017
(See Note 2)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1150 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable
Envelope Temperature 300 oF
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible F7B-5001 and subsequent
VIII. Model Firefly 8 Hot Air Ba lloon, Approved November 28, 1989
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Single or Double Burners (See Note 3)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, 4.9DB, S5.0, S5.0DB, 5.0,
5.0DB, 5.9, or 6.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 2450 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible F8-350 and subsequent.
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IX. Model Firefly 8-24 Hot Air Ba lloon, approved February 13, 1976
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Single or Double Burners (See Note 3)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 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
Maximum Weight 2020 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable
Envelope Temperature 300 o F
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible 801-813, 10018, 10044, 10045, 10074, 10138, 10194, 10202, 10230, 10284,
10307, 11020, 11127, 11133, 11146, 11154, 11160, 11170, 11188, 11190,
11191, 11192, F8-001 and subsequent.
X. Model Firefly 8B Hot Air Ba lloon, approved September 19, 1984
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3- 017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1660 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible F8B-001 and subsequent.
XI. Model Firefly 9 Hot Air Balloon, Approved November 20, 1987
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3-017 or Model F1 Mirage (Two required)
(See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 4.9DB, S5.0DB, 5.0DB, 5.9, or 6.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 3285 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity Minimum of Six FAA-Approved 10-gallon tanks (Two P/N C3229, Four P/N C3035)
(See Note 1)
Serial Numbers Eligible F9-001 and subsequent.
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XII. Model Firefly C7 Hot Air Balloon, Approved November 16, 1990
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3-017
(See Note 2)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1150 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible FC7-001 and subsequent.
XIII. Model Firefly B7 Hot Air Balloon, Approved November 16, 1990
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3-017 (See Note 2)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1150 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible FB7-001 and subsequent.
XIV. Model Firefly C8 Hot Air Balloon, Approved January 29, 1991
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3-017
(Two required) (See Note 2)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 4.9DB, S5.0DB, 5.0DB, 5.9, or 6.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 2000 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible FC8-001 and subsequent.
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XV. Model Firefly 7B-15 Hot Ai r Balloon, Approved July 18, 1991
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage(See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1300 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible F7B-315 and subsequent.
XVI. Model Firefly 8B-15 Hot Ai r Balloon, Approved August 26, 1991
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Single or Double Burners (See Note 3)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 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
Maximum Weight 1900 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible F8B-400 and subsequent.
XVII. Model Firefly 9B-15 Hot Air Balloon, Approved June 2, 1992
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burners, Model T3-017 or Model F1 Mirage (Two required)
(See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 4. 9DB, S5.0DB, 5.0DB, 5.9, 6.0, or 5468
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 2800 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity Minimum of Six FAA-Approved 10-gallon tanks (Two P/N C3229, Four P/N C3035)
(See Note 1)
Serial Numbers Eligible F9B-001 and subsequent.
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XVIII. Model Firefly 10 Hot Air Balloon, Approved July 14, 1992
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burners, Model T3-017 or Model F1 Mirage (Two required)
(See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 5.0DB, 5.9, or 6.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 3600 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity Minimum of Six FAA-Approved 10-gallon tanks (Two P/N C3229, Four P/N C3035)
(See Note 1)
Serial Numbers Eligible F10-001 and subsequent.
XIX. Model Firefly 6B-15 Hot Ai r Balloon, Approved October 27, 1992
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, S5.0, or 5.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1200 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible F6B-001 and subsequent.
XX. Model Firefly Bottle Hot Ai r Balloon, Approved July 21, 1993
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner Model F1 Mirage
(See Note 2)
Single or Double Burners (See Note 3)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, 4.9DB, S5.0, S5.0DB, 5.0, or 5.0DB
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1660 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible Bottle-01 and subsequent.
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XXI. Model Firefly 11 Hot Air Balloon, Approved June 15, 1994
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model F1 Mirage (Two Required) (See Note 2)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 5.0DB, 5.9, or 6.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 3940 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity Minimum of Six FAA-Approved 10-gallon tanks (Two P/N C3229, Four P/N C3035)
(See Note 1)
Serial Numbers Eligible F11-001 and subsequent.
XXII. Model Firefly Boot Hot Air Balloon, Approved September 28, 1995
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burners, Model T3-017 or Model F1 Mirage (Two required)
(See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 4.9DB, S5.0DB, 5.0DB, 5.9, or 6.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 2000 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible Boot 01 and subsequent.
XXIII.Model Firefly JC-9B Hot Air Balloon, Approved October 23, 1998
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burners (two required), Model T3-017 and Model F1 Mirage,
or two Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 4.9DB, S5.0DB, 5.0DB, 5.9, or 6.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 2140 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity Minimum 50 gallons (See Note 1).
Serial Numbers Eligible F9B-JC1 and subsequent.
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XXIV.Model Firefly 8B Sphere Hot Air Balloon, Approved February 12, 1999
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Single or Double Burners (See Note 3)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 3.9, 4. 0, 4.5, 4.9DB, S5.0, S5.0DB, 5.0, or 5.0DB
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 1900 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible F8BS-01 and subsequent.
XXV. Model Firefly 11B Hot Air Balloon, Approved May 10, 1999
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3 -017 or Model F1 Mirage (See Notes 2 and 8)
Two required (See Note 3)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Bask et Sizes 5.0DB, 5.9 or 6.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 3600 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity Minimum of six FAA-approved 10-gallon tanks (Two P/N C3229, Four P/N C3035)
(See Note 1)
Serial Numbers Eligible F11B-001 and subsequent.
XXVI. Model Firefly TV-180 Hot Air Balloon, Approved November 15, 1999
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burner, Model T3-017 or Model F1 Mirage
Two required (See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Bask et Sizes 5.0DB, 5.9 or 6.0
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 2800 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity Minimum of six FAA-approved 10-gallon tanks (Two P/N C3229, Four P/N C3035)
(See Note 1)
Serial Numbers Eligible FF-TV1 and subsequent.
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XXVII. Model Firefly 8 Cube Hot Air Balloon, Approved June 24, 2004
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burners, Model T3-017 or Model F1 Mirage (Two required)
(See Notes 2 and 8)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 4.9DB, S5.0DB, 5.0DB, 5.9, 6.0, 4860DB, 6072 or 6072T
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 2000 pounds (This weight includes th e envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible FC8-01 and subsequent.
XXVIII. Model Firefly 12B Hot Air Balloon, Approved May 20, 2005
Air Heater FireFly Balloons Burners, Model F1 Mirage (Two required)
(See Notes 2)
Gondolas FireFly Balloons Basket Sizes 6096 or 60120
Fuel Propane
Maximum Weight 3940 pounds (This weight includes the envelope weight.)
Maximum Allowable 300 o F
Envelope Temperature
Fuel Capacity See Note 1
Serial Numbers Eligible F12B-01 and subsequent.
DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS
Certification Basis FAR 31, effective July 1, 1964 through Amendment 31 - 2, effective April 12, 1965;
FAR 31.85(a) of Amendment 31-3, effective February 1, 1977. Application for Type
Certificate dated August 4, 1972. Type Certificate No. A14SO issued February 6, 1974,
and amended August 1, 1974, March 19, 1975, February 13, 1976, February 7, 1978,
November 26, 1980, September 19, 1984, November 20, 1987, November 28, 1989,
March 30, 1990, April 13, 1990, November 16, 1990, January 29, 1991, July 18,1991,
August 26, 1991, June 2, 1992, July 14, 1992, October 27, 1992, July 21, 1993, June 15,
1994, September 28, 1995, October 23, 1998, February 12, 1999, May 10, 1999, and
November 15, 1999.
Production Basis Production Certificate No . 1SO, issued November 1, 1974.
Export Eligibility Balloon will be eligible for issuance of an 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 equipm ent 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:
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1. Burner lighter-sparker.
2. For balloons equipped with the panel throttle valve, the following FAA approved
Balloon Flight Manuals (BFM) are required:
Firefly 5 dated February 8, 1978
Firefly 6 dated August 1, 1974
Firefly 6B dated March 19, 1975
Firefly 7 dated February 6, 1974
Firefly 8-24 dated February 13, 1976 or FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual
Supplement dated May 4, 1983, and the Balloon Flight Manuals listed under
item 3 are required.
3. For balloons not equipped with the panel throttle valve, the following FAA
Approved Balloon Flight Manual (BFM ), or later FAA approved revision,
are required:
Firefly 5 dated October 24, 1978
Firefly 6 dated October 24, 1978
Firefly 6B dated August 5, 1976
Firefly 7 dated August 2, 1976
Firefly 7B dated November 26, 1980
Firefly 7-15 dated March 30, 1990
Firefly C7B dated April 13, 1990
Firefly 8 dated November 28, 1989
Firefly 8-24 dated August 2, 1976
Firefly 8B dated September 19, 1984
Firefly 9 dated November 20, 1987
Firefly C7 dated November 28, 1990
Firefly B7 dated November 28, 1990
Firefly C8 dated January 29, 1991
Firefly 7B-15 dated July 18, 1991
Firefly 8B-15 dated August 26, 1991
Firefly 9B-15 dated June 2, 1992
Firefly 10 dated July 14, 1992
Firefly 6B-15 dated October 27, 1992
Firefly Bottle dated July 21, 1993
Firefly 11 dated June 15, 1994
Firefly Boot dated September 28, 1995
Firefly JC-9B dated October 23, 1998
Firefly 8B Sphere, dated February 12, 1998
Firefly 11B, dated May 10, 1999
Firefly TV-180, dated November 15, 1999
Firefly 8 Cube, dated June 24, 2004
Firefly 12B, dated May 20, 2005
Also see Note 2.
Maintenance and 1. The annual inspection required by FAR 91.409 must include inspection of fabric
Inspection condition. The fabric should be test ed in several areas with particular attention to
the higher operating temperatures. The envelope material strength is adequate if the
material withstands without tearing 40 pounds tension uniformly distributed along
one inch and applied parallel to either direction of the threads.
2. Criteria for repairing the envelope, basket, and burners must be obtained from the
FireFly Balloons and the work must be accomplished in accordance with the FireFly
Balloons Repair and Maintenance Manual.
3. The Burner Model T3-017 with burner Serial Numbers 510 through 519 are
fabricated from 304 stainless steel tubing. (See Model Firefly 7 balloon Flight
Manual Supplement dated February 6, 1974, for inspections and limitations.)
Note 1: Carriage Models 3.9 and 4.9: One, two, thr ee 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. 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
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one or two 15-gallon FAA approved propane cylinders, FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 installed in corners 2
or 3 only.
Carriage Models 4.0 and 4.5: One, two or th ree 10-gallon FAA approved propane cylinders. One FireFly
Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must be installed in corner one. 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 and
FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 in the other corners.
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. The remaining
cylinders must be FireFly Balloons P/N 3035, 3035-1, 3035-2 or 3258.
Carriage Model 4.9DB (two burners installed): Tw o, 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. 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.
Carriage Models 5.0DB and S5.0DB (two burners inst alled): Six 10-gallon FAA approved propane cylinders.
Two FireFly Balloons P/N 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must be installed in corner one. The remaining tanks
must be FireFly Balloons P/N 3035, 3035-1 or 3035-2.
Carriage Model 5.9: Six or seven 10-ga llon FAA approved propane cylinders. Two FireFly Balloons P/N
3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must be installed in corner one. The remaining cylinders must be FireFly Balloons
P/N 3035, 3035-1 or 3035-2.
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. 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.
Carriage Model 4860DB: Four, five or six 10-gallon FAA approved propane cylinders. A
FireFly Balloons 3229, 3229-1 or 3229-2 must be installed in corners one and three. 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, a FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661-1 or FireFly Balloons 3661-1 in
corner one and three and FireFly Balloons P/N B3G661-2 or FireFly Balloons P/N 3661-2 in the
other corners.
Carriage Models 6072 or 6072T 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 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
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