N1538A - Balloon Works Firefly 6B Aircraft Registration

BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 6B

Aircraft Description

N1538A is a Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B, a none aircraft registered to Bruce Bailey L H in Raleigh, NC. The registration certificate was issued on April 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D8C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1538A was last updated on May 1, 2023. 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 6B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1538A. 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
Manufacturer
BALLOON WORKS
Model
FIREFLY 6B
Type Aircraft
Balloon
Cruise Speed
67 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BRUCE BAILEY L H
Address
3308 BEECH BLUFF LN
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27616-8737
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Mode S Code (Oct)
50154305
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D8C5

Additional Details

Registration
N1538A
Serial Number
10191
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
May 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00733200

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC