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FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate

STC SB02984CH

Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with the FireFly Balloons Basket Model 6072, S/N C007; the FireFly Balloons Burner Model T3-017, S/N 2666L and the FireFly Balloons Burner Model F1 Mirage, S/N 548; and FireFly Balloons fuel tanks, Part Number C6G001F, S/Ns 67844J, 69465J, 69586J, and 70385J, and Part Number C6G003I, S/Ns 67926J and 67936J. Replace the existing instruments with the Flytec Model Number 3040, S/N 11835/6837. The FireFly Balloons Basket/Burner is installed via the standard Lindstrand Balloons carabiner (snaplink) attachments as specified in the FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual Supplement dated June 15, 2011.

Current Issued Aircraft Balloon Rev 06/17/2011 View PDF on drs.faa.gov ↗

What is an STC?

A Supplemental Type Certificate authorizes a major modification or alteration to an FAA-certificated aircraft. STCs are how operators legally install new avionics, change fuel systems, add floats, swap engines, etc. — every change beyond a minor modification needs one.

Certification basis — 14 CFR

Specific sections

  • Sec. 111
  • Sec. 113
  • Sec. 115
  • Sec. 117
  • Sec. 119
  • Sec. 120
  • § 21.47

The STC PDF on drs.faa.gov is the authoritative document — it lists installation instructions, ICA requirements, and any limitations. Open PDF ↗