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N1526U

1981 BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 7-B

Balloon · None

Year manufactured
1981
Engine manufacturer
NONE
Registration status
Valid
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2027

Registered owner

PAYNE RALPH J

Individual

HASTINGS, Michigan · United States

Registered mailing location

The registered owner may differ from the operator. Mailing location does not identify the aircraft’s base or current position.

Aircraft specifications

Manufacturer / model
BALLOON WORKS / FIREFLY 7-B
Serial number
11103
Aircraft type
Balloon
Engine model
NONE
Engine type
None
Seats (type reference)
1
Mode S / ICAO hex
A0D4DA

Registry specifications may differ from the aircraft’s current configuration.

Registration details

Registration country
United States
Certificate issued
Jul 17, 2001
Expiration date
Oct 31, 2027
Registrant type
Individual
Fractional ownership
No
Certification & additional details
Classification
Standard
Certification category
Balloon
Airworthiness certificate date
Nov 3, 1981
Aircraft category
Land
Mode S (octal)
50152332
Last registry activity
Mar 24, 2023

Registry certificate information does not establish current airworthiness. Registry activity is not flight activity.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry · Dataset refreshed 2026-11-01. Registration details can change. Map centered on the registered ZIP-code area, not an exact address. Private onboard avionics and connectivity data are not included.