Adams Balloon A55
24 Adams Balloon A55 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1979–1985. Most are registered in NM, AZ and GA.
- Registered today
- 24
- Years built
- 1979–1985
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Adams Balloon A55 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Adams Balloon A55
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Adams Balloon A55 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Adams Balloon A55 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 15, 2003Destroyed · serious injuries · Albuquerque, NMN4031Z
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Adams Balloon A55 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1979 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | |
| 1981 | 1 | |
| 1982 | 3 | |
| 1983 | 6 | |
| 1984 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 8 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Adams Balloon A55 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Adams Balloon A55 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Balloon
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
A55 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1059B | — | Los Lunas, NM | Sep 22, 2016 |
| N1059S | 1979 | Albuquerque, NM | Oct 31, 2014 |
| N1059Z | 1981 | Waterford, MI | Jan 3, 2005 |
| N1061A | — | Rio Rancho, NM | Mar 15, 2021 |
| N1061G | 1979 | Tucson, AZ | Apr 19, 2011 |
| N10623 | 1982 | Washington, IN | Jun 18, 2014 |
| N1062Q | — | Sun Prairie, WI | Apr 26, 2021 |
| N1062Y | 1982 | Sautee, GA | Nov 12, 2013 |
| N1063S | 1980 | Los Lunas, NM | Mar 16, 2021 |
| N313HD | 1982 | Tucson, AZ | Apr 1, 2014 |
| N4007G | 1983 | Albuquerque, NM | Nov 25, 2022 |
| N4016V | 1983 | Jacksonville, FL | Jan 31, 2014 |
| N40209 | 1983 | Tucson, AZ | Mar 26, 2026 |
| N4021L | 1983 | Albuquerque, NM | Jun 2, 2015 |
| N4026D | — | Concord, MI | Aug 28, 2021 |
| N4031G | 1983 | Sautee, GA | Mar 4, 2013 |
| N4031S | — | Wilmington, DE | Dec 9, 2022 |
| N4031V | 1983 | Spring Creek, NV | Oct 27, 2008 |
| N40351 | 1984 | Huntsville, AL | Jul 14, 2016 |
| N9064A | — | Acworth, GA | Mar 13, 2014 |
| N9073A | 1979 | Gilbert, AZ | Oct 11, 2016 |
| N9078A | — | Lavonia, GA | Aug 27, 2018 |
| N9802C | 1985 | Corrales, NM | Jan 23, 2012 |
| N9817S | — | Bloomington, IN | May 7, 2014 |