N4042D - 1978 Balloon Works Firefly 7 Aircraft Registration

1978 BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 7

Aircraft Description

N4042D is a 1978 Balloon Works FIREFLY 7, a none aircraft registered to Mile High Aeronauts INC in Littleton, CO. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 1979. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N4042D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4BE1F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4042D was last updated on August 18, 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 7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4042D. 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 7
Type Aircraft
Balloon
Cruise Speed
63 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 1979

Registered Owner

Name
MILE HIGH AERONAUTS INC
Address
PO BOX 3388
City
LITTLETON
State / Zip Code
Colorado80161
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51137037
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4BE1F

Additional Details

Registration
N4042D
Serial Number
7855
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00641104

Data Source

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

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