N491A - 2020 Adams Balloons LLC A55S Aircraft Registration

2020 ADAMS BALLOONS LLC A55S

Aircraft Description

N491A is a 2020 Adams Balloons LLC A55S, a none aircraft registered to Ragsdale William M II in Colorado Springs, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 19, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a None NONE engine, N491A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A613CF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N491A was last updated on May 21, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Adams Balloons LLC is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 37 Adams Balloons LLC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the A55S model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N491A. 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
2020
Manufacturer
ADAMS BALLOONS LLC
Model
A55S
Type Aircraft
Balloon
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 19, 2020
Classification
Standard Balloon Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
RAGSDALE WILLIAM M II
Address
3610 W WADE LN
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Colorado80917-5824
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51411717
Mode S Code (Hex)
A613CF

Additional Details

Registration
N491A
Serial Number
261
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01295834

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC