Models
Adams Balloon aircraft in the FAA registry
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft registry lists 80 registered Adams Balloon aircraft under the manufacturer name "ADAMS BALLOON." This data reflects the status as of 2026-10-16. The registry contains 80 valid registrations covering seven distinct models. All 80 aircraft are classified as balloons.
Fleet Composition and Models
The fleet is dominated by the A55S and A55 models. The A55S accounts for 35 aircraft, built between 1981 and 1986. The A55 follows with 24 aircraft, produced from 1979 to 1985. Other registered Adams Balloon models include the A50S with 10 aircraft, the A B with six aircraft, the L D-S with three aircraft, and the A50SC with one aircraft. Most aircraft in the registry were built between 1978 and 1986. Half of the fleet was built in 1983 or earlier.
Airworthiness and Geographic Distribution
Seventy aircraft hold standard airworthiness class, while two are experimental. Registrations are concentrated in specific states. New Mexico holds the most registrations with 23 aircraft. Michigan follows with 12, and Georgia has 11. Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) for the top models are held under TCDS A15SO by Adams Aerostats LLC. This certificate covers the A55S, A55, A50S, A B, and L D-S models. Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet. Every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026.