N71260 is a 1988 Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B (balloon) with serial number F8B-149, registered in Wixom, MI. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jul 31, 2028; the renewal window opens on Jan 31, 2028. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (balloon), issued Aug 12, 1988. It is one of 37 FIREFLY 8B aircraft in the FAA registry, 3 of them registered in Michigan.
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Registration expiresJul 31, 2028
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jul 31, 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
- Oct 22, 1999
- Last FAA action
- May 26, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A986BE
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52303276
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- BALLOON WORKS
- Model
- FIREFLY 8B
- Type certificate (TCDS)
- A14SO (JR Aerosports Ltd.)
- Year manufactured
- 1988
- Serial number
- F8B-149
- Aircraft type
- Balloon
- Engine type
- None
- Engines / seats
- - / 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Aug 12, 1988
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 1970 | LUSCOMBE 8A | 2687 |