Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8B-15
73 Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8B-15 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 2001–2010. Most are registered in NM, CO and NC.
- Registered today
- 73
- Years built
- 2001–2010
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8B-15 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.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 2
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8B-15 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8B-15 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8B-15 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 2001 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11 | |
| 2003 | 9 | |
| 2004 | 10 | |
| 2005 | 9 | |
| 2006 | 7 | |
| 2007 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 17 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8B-15 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8B-15 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
FIREFLY 8B-15 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N15017 | 2001 | Grand Prairie, TX | Oct 11, 2005 |
| N15049 | — | Alamogordo, NM | Dec 18, 2002 |
| N15095 | 2002 | Colorado Springs, CO | May 19, 2003 |
| N1509U | — | Quechee, VT | Oct 17, 2011 |
| N1511B | 2002 | Tallahassee, FL | Aug 14, 2021 |
| N1511M | 2001 | Candler, NC | Aug 26, 2026 |
| N1513F | 2002 | Old Town, FL | Dec 3, 2012 |
| N1514G | 2002 | Kingsport, TN | Dec 13, 2024 |
| N15163 | 2001 | Omaha, NE | Jun 1, 2023 |
| N1518L | 2001 | Orchard Lake, MI | Sep 29, 2021 |
| N1519A | — | Edinburg, VA | Aug 12, 2014 |
| N15209 | — | Norfolk, VA | Mar 17, 2021 |
| N1521L | — | Winchester, CA | May 7, 2002 |
| N1522H | 2002 | Whitehouse Station, NJ | May 25, 2024 |
| N1523K | 2002 | Centralia, MO | Dec 23, 2021 |
| N15245 | 2002 | Pagosa Springs, CO | Mar 7, 2012 |
| N1524R | 2002 | Riverton, WY | Feb 1, 2012 |
| N1525X | 2002 | Hallsville, MO | Apr 17, 2015 |
| N1526R | 2002 | Columbus, IN | Sep 23, 2021 |
| N1527E | 2003 | Statesville, NC | Apr 7, 2023 |
| N1527L | — | Meridian, ID | Nov 25, 2019 |
| N1527S | — | Maryville, IL | Aug 26, 2026 |
| N1527T | 2002 | Rio Rancho, NM | Apr 2, 2012 |
| N1527U | 2003 | Conifer, CO | Jul 5, 2012 |
| N1527Z | 2003 | Fresno, CA | Jul 31, 2003 |