N8039H - 1977 Balloon Works Firefly 6B Aircraft Registration

1977 BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 6B

Aircraft Description

N8039H is a 1977 Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B, a none aircraft registered to Bowlander Franklin G in Clinton Corners, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 5, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 1, 1996. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a None NONE engine, N8039H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAF09D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8039H was last updated on January 22, 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 N8039H. 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
1977
Manufacturer
BALLOON WORKS
Model
FIREFLY 6B
Type Aircraft
Balloon
Cruise Speed
67 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 5, 1977
Classification
Standard Balloon Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 1, 1996

Registered Owner

Name
BOWLANDER FRANKLIN G
Address
260 HOBBS LN
City
CLINTON CORNERS
State / Zip Code
New York12514-2441
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52570235
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAF09D

Additional Details

Registration
N8039H
Serial Number
6681
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00940592

Data Source

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

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