N1526R - 2002 Firefly Balloons INC Firefly 8B-15 Aircraft Registration

2002 FIREFLY BALLOONS INC FIREFLY 8B-15

Aircraft Description

N1526R is a 2002 Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8B-15, a none aircraft registered to Gallant Michael T in Columbus, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 9, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on September 23, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N1526R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D4D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1526R was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Firefly Balloons INC is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 175 Firefly Balloons INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the FIREFLY 8B-15 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1526R. 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
2002
Manufacturer
FIREFLY BALLOONS INC
Model
FIREFLY 8B-15
Type Aircraft
Balloon
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 9, 2002
Classification
Standard Balloon Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 23, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GALLANT MICHAEL T
Address
2525 CEDARRIDGE DR
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
Indiana47203-2265
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50152327
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D4D7

Additional Details

Registration
N1526R
Serial Number
F8B-2033
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00018619

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

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