Adams Balloon A55S
35 Adams Balloon A55S aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1981–1986. Most are registered in NM, MI and GA.
- Registered today
- 35
- Years built
- 1981–1986
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Adams Balloon A55S 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 A55S
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 0
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Adams Balloon A55S airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Adams Balloon A55S aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on Adams Balloon A55S airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- pulley1
- vent1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1981 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 | |
| 1983 | 2 | |
| 1984 | 3 | |
| 1985 | 2 | |
| 1986 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 17 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Adams Balloon A55S airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Adams Balloon A55S airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Adams Balloon A55S airframes since 1995. 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
- Cruising speed
- 30 mph
A55S aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1059Y | 1982 | Gainesville, GA | Sep 16, 2005 |
| N1062G | 1981 | Woodstock, IL | Jun 13, 1995 |
| N1062K | 1982 | Emily, MN | Nov 8, 1994 |
| N1062S | 1981 | Nashua, NH | May 5, 2014 |
| N10634 | 1982 | Albuquerque, NM | Aug 24, 2018 |
| N10636 | 1982 | Mattawan, MI | Jul 10, 2024 |
| N1063V | 1982 | Rio Rancho, NM | Jan 22, 2019 |
| N1063Y | 1982 | Sedona, AZ | Sep 5, 2008 |
| N116FS | — | Albuquerque, NM | Mar 22, 2016 |
| N1913G | 1983 | Hastings, MI | Feb 24, 2014 |
| N40206 | 1983 | Hastings, MI | Feb 28, 2024 |
| N40229 | 1985 | Los Lunas, NM | Nov 9, 2015 |
| N40302 | — | Milan, MI | Aug 7, 2025 |
| N40320 | — | Los Lunas, NM | Mar 18, 2021 |
| N4034A | 1984 | Jackson, MI | May 4, 1984 |
| N4034F | — | Rochester, NY | Oct 18, 2022 |
| N4035P | 1985 | Sautee Nacoochee, GA | Dec 3, 1997 |
| N4035T | 1984 | Fairacres, NM | Nov 16, 2016 |
| N4035Y | 1984 | Mason, MI | May 29, 2023 |
| N6000S | — | Mason, MI | May 29, 2023 |
| N67008 | — | Terrell, TX | Aug 9, 2024 |
| N79AZ | — | Slatington, PA | Jul 10, 2017 |
| N9019A | — | Corrales, NM | Sep 29, 2015 |
| N9023A | — | Los Lunas, NM | Sep 26, 2014 |
| N9049A | — | Albuquerque, NM | Oct 21, 2014 |