The Cameron Balloons O-56 (ICAO type BALL) is an aircraft of United Kingdom origin, certificated in the hot air balloon category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 508 kg. It offers seating for up to 3 across its variants.
Cameron Balloons O-56
Model overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 10
- Active
- 10
- Origin
- United Kingdom
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-56 O-56 | — | 508 kg | — | — | — |
Type certification
The FAA paperwork
TCDS B1EU · Rev 14 · issued 1996-01-08
- Category
- hot air balloon
- MTOW
- 2,722 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew
- Ceiling
- 18,000 ft
Approved fuelCommercial propane
Engine
Any approved triple burner or quadruple burner
Certification basis
FAR 21.29 and FAR 31 effective July 1, 1964 as amended by amendments 31-1 through 31-4.
Safety & ops history
Where to look next
Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
This aircraft
Tools
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O-56 — frequently asked
How many people can the Cameron Balloons O-56 carry?
The Cameron Balloons O-56 seats up to 3 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cameron Balloons O-56?
The Cameron Balloons O-56's maximum take-off weight is 508 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cameron Balloons O-56?
The Cameron Balloons O-56's ICAO type designator is BALL.
How many Cameron Balloons O-56 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 10 registered Cameron Balloons O-56 airframes worldwide.
Registered O-56 aircraft
Individual O-56 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.