N72277 - 1999 Balloon Works Firefly 8 Aircraft Registration

1999 BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 8

Aircraft Description

N72277 is a 1999 Balloon Works FIREFLY 8, a none aircraft registered to Rauch Seth J in Wamsutter, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 26, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a None NONE engine, N72277 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9AE67 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N72277 was last updated on February 13, 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 8 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N72277. 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
1999
Manufacturer
BALLOON WORKS
Model
FIREFLY 8
Type Aircraft
Balloon
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 26, 1999
Classification
Standard Balloon Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
RAUCH SETH J
Address
784 RINER AVE
City
WAMSUTTER
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82336-5031
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52327147
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9AE67

Additional Details

Registration
N72277
Serial Number
F8428
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
February 13, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00283677

Data Source

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

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