Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AMERICAN BLIMP CORP A-1-70G
Blimp / Dirigible
Registered
1
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
0
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AMERICAN BLIMP CORP A-1-70G aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- FL 100.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- Unknown 100.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AMERICAN BLIMP CORP A-1-70G aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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Jul 7, 1984
N157LGJOLIET, Illinois
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AMERICAN BLIMP CORP A-1-70G
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for AMERICAN BLIMP CORP A-1-70G
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- S00002SE Historical Rev 9 · 12/20/2011
American Blimp Corporation
Models: A-1-70-G, A-1-70, A-1-50
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for AMERICAN BLIMP CORP A-1-70G
263 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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05/27/2025
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor LLC
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04/01/2025
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
Acron Aviation Inc.
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03/01/2025
STC SA7965SW
Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.
Shady Aviation LLC
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01/01/2025
STC SA01240SE
Installation of secondary voltage indication system
Visual Instruments LLC
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11/22/2024
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH
SureFly Partners Ltd.
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10/23/2024
STC SA39CH
Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System
Wipaire Inc.
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09/26/2024
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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08/27/2024
STC SA04837NY
Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights
AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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08/21/2024
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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07/29/2024
STC SA01866WI
Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection
Garmin International Inc.
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 2)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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02/02/2024
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc.
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01/31/2024
STC SA01866WI
Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection
Garmin International Inc.
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12/12/2023
STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1)
Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).
Garmin International Inc.
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09/08/2023
STC SA01866WI
Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection
Garmin International Inc
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08/16/2023
STC SA02576AK
Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits
ABI LLC
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07/19/2023
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…
SureFly Partners Ltd.
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04/04/2023
STC SA11137SC
Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator
Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
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02/09/2023
STC SA3-423
Installation of CT-3000 tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott 3200 or 3400 tail wheels.
F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
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02/09/2023
STC SA01606CH
Installation of alternate electro-hydraulic power pack system for operation of main wheel skis.
F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
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01/10/2023
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…
SureFly Partners Ltd
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12/28/2022
STC SA02987CH
Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System
Electroair Acquisition Corporation
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12/14/2022
STC SA01233SE
Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly
ABI, LLC
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12/12/2022
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.
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10/12/2022
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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09/09/2022
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber Inc
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09/09/2022
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Install Ceconite covering material.
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
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07/27/2022
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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07/06/2022
STC SA02203AK (PAGE 3)
Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV).
Genesys Aerosystems Inc.
+ 233 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for AMERICAN BLIMP CORP A-1-70G
4 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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U428A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8970AB31F765C396862576C100512AB6.0001##
Alternator
National AirParts Inc replaces 190466-08
PMA holder → -
2042#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B511D742B841F9098625712D0054282A.0001##
Gear Warning system for Amphibian Aircraft
Aircraft Components Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
2042#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/46CCE575114F14A68625712D00542903.0001##
Gear Warning system for Amphibian Aircraft
Aircraft Components Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
2042#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F191FF1CECC4D34B8625712D00503230.0001##
Gear Warning system for Amphibian Aircraft
Aircraft Components Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AMERICAN BLIMP CORP A-1-70G
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 1 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N157LG | FL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →