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.
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.
Applicable aircraft (1)
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 ↗