N9818J - Adams Balloon A55S Aircraft Registration

ADAMS BALLOON A55S

Aircraft Description

N9818J is a Adams Balloon A55S, a none aircraft registered to Payne Ralph J in Hastings, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on July 25, 2007. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a None NONE engine, N9818J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADB254 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9818J was last updated on March 24, 2023. 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 N9818J. 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
November 5, 1986
Classification
Standard Balloon Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 25, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
PAYNE RALPH J
Address
3825 E CENTER RD
City
HASTINGS
State / Zip Code
Michigan49058-9108
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
53331124
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADB254

Additional Details

Registration
N9818J
Serial Number
176
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00442987

Data Source

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

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