Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 120A
Balloon · NONE NONE
Registered
10
Year Range
2004–2017
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
4
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 120A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- NM 20.0% 2
- IN 20.0% 2
- TX 10.0% 1
- WI 10.0% 1
- NY 10.0% 1
- MO 10.0% 1
- FL 10.0% 1
- CA 10.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 2000s 60.0% 6
- 2010s 10.0% 1
- Unknown 30.0% 3
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 120A aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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Apr 5, 1977
N7508AST LOUIS, Missouri Minor
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 120A
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 120A
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 120A
20 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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04/24/2015
STC SB03445CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket with the Lindstrand Balloons USA Easy Access Basket, Part Number BA-262-A-001, S/N 1177
SkyCab Balloon Promotions Inc
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07/30/2014
STC SB03370CH
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 BA968.
HIS SKY Ministries
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07/03/2014
STC SB03356CH
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.
May First Inc
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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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08/17/2011
STC SB03003CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 51620, S/N CWS-3070, and the Aerostar International Burner, Part Number…
Camelot Balloons
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07/28/2011
STC SB03002CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 51620, S/N CWS-3051, and the Aerostar International Burner, Part Number…
Michael Fleury
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05/15/2009
STC SB02720CH
ONE ONLY STC, S/N 5391: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket, Part Number 51620, S/N CWS-3165, and the Aerostar Internat…
J & R Vending Comnpany Inc.
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07/18/2008
STC SB02600CH
ONE ONLY STC, S/N 5312: Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Burner system with the Cameron Balloons Double Burner, Part Number CB392, S/N 710-711. Replace the Lindstrand Balloons…
Rainbow Ryders Inc.
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03/18/2008
STC SB02549CH
ONE ONLY STC: s/n 5391: Replace Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with Aerostar International Basket, P/N CW 13860, S/N 3084, and Aerostar International Burner, P/N 5235…
James Litsey
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05/31/2007
STC SB02433CH
Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket.
UAB Aviation
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08/22/2006
STC SB10564SC (2 OF 2)
Installation of Night Posision Lights.
Superiaire Technologies
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12/20/1996
STC SB597CH
Installation of the Ball M55 Instrument package.
ARBC Inc dba Lindstrand Balloons USA
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 120A
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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N120LB | TX | 2004 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N145LB | NM | 2005 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N170MT | WI | 2007 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N170SF | NY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N174HH | MO | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N209SM | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N544WH | IN | 2008 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N716RR | NM | 2017 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7508A | CA | 2004 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N830DC | IN | 2009 | · | 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 →