Aircraft Description
Model Year
1998
Manufacturer
BALLOON WORKS
Model
FIREFLY 8B-15
Type Aircraft
Balloon
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 30, 1998
Classification
Standard Balloon Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 20, 2002
Registered Owner
Name
GRUBE JAY C
Address
5605 W 100 N
City
DECATUR
State / Zip Code
Indiana46733-8606
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
—
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52327130
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9AE58
Additional Details
Registration
N7227S
Serial Number
F8B-565
Number of Engines
—
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00683816
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC