N3218B is a 1996 Balloon Works FIREFLY 9B-15 (balloon) with serial number F9B-014, registered in Wixom, MI. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Feb 29, 2028; the renewal window opens on Aug 29, 2027. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (balloon), issued Jul 2, 1996. It is one of 8 FIREFLY 9B-15 aircraft in the FAA registry, 5 of them registered in Michigan.
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Registration expiresFeb 29, 2028
Today
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Feb 29, 2028
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- WICKER BASKET BALLOON CENTER
- Location
- Wixom, MI
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- East Michigan FSDO (EMI FSDO) · (734) 487-7222
- Certificate issued
- Aug 21, 1996
- Last FAA action
- Apr 21, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A37579
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50672571
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- BALLOON WORKS
- Model
- FIREFLY 9B-15
- Type certificate (TCDS)
- A14SO (JR Aerosports Ltd.)
- Year manufactured
- 1996
- Serial number
- F9B-014
- Aircraft type
- Balloon
- Engine type
- None
- Engines / seats
- - / 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Jul 2, 1996
- Approved operations
- Balloon
Public airports near Wixom
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Southwest New Hudson, MI | Y47 | 5 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Michigan White Lake, MI | 41D | 11 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Oakland County International Pontiac, MI | KPTK | 11 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 1992 | PIPER PA-22-135 | 222046 |