N98098 - Adams Balloon A55S Aircraft Registration

ADAMS BALLOON A55S

Aircraft Description

N98098 is a Adams Balloon A55S, a none aircraft registered to Hodge Steven J in Tucson, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on March 26, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a None NONE engine, N98098 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADAED8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N98098 was last updated on March 26, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Adams Balloon is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 80 Adams Balloon aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the A55S model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N98098. 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
Manufacturer
ADAMS BALLOON
Model
A55S
Type Aircraft
Balloon
Cruise Speed
30 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 1, 1987
Classification
Standard Balloon Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 26, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
HODGE STEVEN J
Address
PO BOX 42322
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
Arizona85733-2322
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
53327330
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADAED8

Additional Details

Registration
N98098
Serial Number
189
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 26, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00123861

Data Source

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

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