N4038R - 1978 Balloon Works Firefly 6B Aircraft Registration

1978 BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 6B

Aircraft Description

N4038R is a 1978 Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B, a none aircraft registered to Balloons Over Iowa LTD in Carlisle, IA. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 2014. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a None NONE engine, N4038R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4BB46 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4038R was last updated on September 30, 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 N4038R. 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
1978
Manufacturer
BALLOON WORKS
Model
FIREFLY 6B
Type Aircraft
Balloon
Cruise Speed
67 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 16, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
BALLOONS OVER IOWA LTD
Address
18999 BLUE PL
City
CARLISLE
State / Zip Code
Iowa50047-5452
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51135506
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4BB46

Additional Details

Registration
N4038R
Serial Number
6740
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00841104

Data Source

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

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