Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 105A
Balloon · NONE NONE
Registered
35
Year Range
1995–2025
NTSB Events
10
Airworthiness Directives
4
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 105A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- OH 14.3% 5
- NM 14.3% 5
- TX 11.4% 4
- IA 8.6% 3
- IN 8.6% 3
- CO 5.7% 2
- WY 5.7% 2
- MO 5.7% 2
- ID 2.9% 1
- WA 2.9% 1
+7 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1990s 20.0% 7
- 2000s 51.4% 18
- 2010s 2.9% 1
- 2020s 5.7% 2
- Unknown 20.0% 7
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 105A aircraft
10 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 10.
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Mar 24, 2018
N1517HWesley Chapel, Florida Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 14, 2006
N1410CFrisco, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 10, 1998
N7527SMAPLETON, Maine Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 28, 1994
N6004EELIZABETH, Pennsylvania Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 4, 1989
N1410CORLANDO, Florida Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 12, 1984
N40995ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 29, 1977
N41564PALO ALTO, California
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 8, 1971
N7523ACLEVELAND, Ohio
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 23, 1968
N4101TMARTINTON, Illinois
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 23, 1963
N7523APHOENIX, Arizona Serious
NTSB Docket →
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 105A
Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 105A
4 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 4.
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Jun 27, 2024
Airworthiness Directives; Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. Hot Air Balloons
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. Model 42A, 56A, 60A, 69A, 77A, 90A, 105A, 120A, 150A, 180A, 210A, 240A, 260A, 310A, 69B, 77B, 90B, 105B, and Drinks Can hot air balloons. This AD was prompted by a report of degraded polyester filled Aramid (Kevlar) load tapes…
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Jun 18, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. Models 42A, 56A, 60A, 69A, 77A, 90A, 105A, 120A, 150A, 180A, 210A, 240A, 260A, and 310A Balloons
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe cond…
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Apr 18, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. Models 42A, 56A, 60A, 69A, 77A, 90A, 105A, 120A, 150A, 180A, 210A, 240A, 260A, and 310A Balloons
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation…
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Mar 12, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. Models 42A, 56A, 77A, 105A, 150A, 210A, 260A, 60A, 69A, 90A, 120A, 180A, 240A, and 310A Balloons
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 105A
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 2 matches in the FAA catalog.
- B00010CH Historical Rev 0 · 12/20/1999
Kempner Elisabeth A.
Models: 90A, 60A, 120A, 180A + 33 more
- B82EU Current Rev 3 · 08/27/1998
Lindstrand Balloons Ltd.
Models: 260A, 105A, 310A, 42A + 10 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 105A
34 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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04/25/2022
STC SB10564SC
Installation of Night Position Lights
Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X
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10/05/2017
STC SB09657RC
Installation of Aircraft Position Lights
Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc.
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09/06/2017
STC SB04407AT
Installation of the DBI-III Omega
Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC
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04/27/2017
STC SB09657RC
Installation of Aircraft Position Lights
Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc.
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03/01/2017
STC SB04095CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Cameron Balloons or a Thunder & Colt Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks
ARBC Inc dba Lindstrand Balloons USA
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06/10/2016
STC SB04095CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Cameron Balloons or a Thunder & Colt Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks
ARBC Inc dba Lindstrand Balloons USA
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06/10/2015
STC SB03468CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons fabric with Head Balloons Inc. 1.9 oz fabric (with either polyurethane or silicone coating) for repairs.
Gary M. Prentice
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12/12/2013
STC SB03066CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Aerostar International Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks.
ARBC Inc dba Lindstrand Balloons USA
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01/25/2012
STC SB03066CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Aerostar International Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks.
ARBC Inc dba Lindstrand Balloons USA
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12/07/2011
STC SB03044CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 51620, S/N CWS-3121, and the Aerostar International Burner, Part Number…
Balloon Master's Inc.
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08/31/2011
STC SB03013CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 51620, S/N CWS-3127, and the Aerostar International Burner, Part Number…
Citadel Broadcasting Company
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05/18/2011
STC SB02972CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 51620, S/N CWS-3139, and the Aerostar International Burner, Part Number…
James P. Harwell
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05/12/2011
STC SB02966CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 13860, S/N CW3131, and the Aerostar International Burner, Part Number 1…
Balloon Master's Inc.
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05/11/2011
STC SB02965CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 53030, S/N RWSW-127, and the Aerostar International Burner, Part Number…
Balloon Master's Inc.
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11/19/2010
STC SB02909CH
ONE ONLY STC, SN 5441: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Burner system with the Cameron Balloons Double Burner, Part Number CBUS10011-2A, S/N VO123-VO128.
Farmers Group Inc.
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11/16/2010
STC SB02903CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket with the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket, Part Number BA-003-A-007 with wheelchair side-door accessibility, S/N BA969
Midwest Balloon Rides
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09/14/2010
STC SB02885CH
ONE ONLY STC, S/N 5441: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket with the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket, Part Number BA-003-A-007 with wheelchair side-door accessibility, S/N BA…
Jeff Cable
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06/14/2010
STC SB02849CH
ONE ONLY STC, SN 5467: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system.
Jeffrey D. Shields
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03/20/2009
STC SB02709CH
ONE-ONLY STC: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 52131, S/N RWS-163, and the Aerostar International Burner…
HIS SKY Ministries
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01/29/2009
STC SB02673CH
ONE ONLY STC; S/N 5421: Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 13860, S/N CW3226, and the Aerostar International Burner, P…
Kermit Weeks
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01/28/2008
STC SB02533CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 53030, S/N RWSW-127, and the Aerostar International Burner, Part Number…
Thomas B. Furlong
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06/12/2007
STC SB02441CH
S/N 5371 ONLY: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with Aerostart International parts.
Braun Mike
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06/07/2007
STC SB02437CH
S/N 5354 ONLY: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with Aerostar International parts.
Ohio Caverns Inc.
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06/07/2007
STC SB02438CH
S/N 5354 ONLY: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with Aerostar International parts.
Ohio Caverns Inc.
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08/22/2006
STC SB10564SC (2 OF 2)
Installation of Night Posision Lights.
Superiaire Technologies
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08/26/2005
STC SB2180CH
Descriptive data pertaining to this design change are considered inadequate for duplication in other products. This approval is limited to only the installation made in Lindstrand…
Casey Vincent J
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07/27/2004
STC SB02011CH
Limited to installation on serial number 5259 ONLY. Replaces basket/burner system.
Fly Ohio Ballooming Inc
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05/11/2004
STC SB01984CH
Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 51620, S/N CWS-3071, and the Aerostar International Burner, Part Number 17395, S/N …
Scobee Robert
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01/13/2003
STC SB01544NY
Installation of model W-100-6 replacement envelope.
DiGiovanni Ronald T.
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09/11/2002
STC SB01544NY
Installation of model W-100-6 replacement envelope.
Aerostat Envelopes, Inc.
+ 4 more STCs on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 105A
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 35 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 |
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| N104LB | CO | 1998 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1410C | ID | 2006 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1517H | IA | 2007 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N152LP | IA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N174LB | WA | 1996 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N190SF | MI | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2010K | IL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N21KV | OH | 2007 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N359LB | TX | 1995 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N367LB | WY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N374LB | NM | 1996 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N40995 | TX | 1998 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4101T | OH | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N41564 | CO | 2003 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N420LB | NM | 2005 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N448LB | NM | 2006 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N517LB | FL | 1997 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N54NG | WI | 2025 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N560W | IN | 2004 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5YW | MO | 2022 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6004E | TX | 2000 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N606JH | WY | 2006 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N615LB | IN | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N627TK | CA | 2004 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N69KB | NM | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N705DL | TX | 2005 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N75038 | MO | 2004 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N75181 | NV | 2005 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7523A | IA | 2003 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7527S | OH | 2004 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7529A | OH | 2003 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7569W | OR | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N770SG | NM | 2008 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N83DC | IN | 1999 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N850LB | OH | 2008 | · | 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 →