C-FAPI - 1987 Balloon Works Firefly 8B Aircraft Registration

1987 Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B

Aircraft Description

NC-FAPI is a 1987 Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B, a aircraft registered to Balloon Dimensions Inc. in Calgary, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C0018F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Balloon Works is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 635 Balloon Works aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the FIREFLY 8B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving NC-FAPI. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1987
Manufacturer
Balloon Works
Model
FIREFLY 8B
Type Aircraft
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Balloon Dimensions Inc.
Address
4603 Manilla Road SE
City
Calgary
State / Zip Code
AlbertaT2G4B6
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C0018F

Additional Details

Registration
C-FAPI
Serial Number
F8B 129
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC