Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC CTS
Balloon · NONE NONE
Registered
2
Year Range
1989–1997
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
0
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC CTS aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- AZ 50.0% 1
- NM 50.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1980s 50.0% 1
- 1990s 50.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC CTS aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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Oct 31, 1984
N30TRNORTH FREEDOM, Wisconsin Fatal
NTSB Docket →
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC CTS
Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.
- NASA NTRS 2026 · Technical Memorandum (TM)
Impacts of Reduced Pressure Atmospheres on Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) Architectures
The study found that while nine subsystems are viable without modification at 10.2 psia, only three remain acceptable at 8.2 psia.
- arXiv 2026 · arXiv preprint
Non-Oberbeck-Boussinesq effects in coldwater
Water exhibits an anomalous nonlinear temperature-density ($ρ$-$T$) relation as it approaches freezing, along with an increase in viscosity, and a decrease in thermal conductivity.
- arXiv 2026 · arXiv preprint
Nonlinear Flexibility Effects on Flight Dynamics of High-Aspect-Ratio Wings
This paper investigates the effects of geometric nonlinearity and structural flexibility on the flight dynamics of high-aspect-ratio wings representative of high-altitude long endurance aircraft confi…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2025 · Journal article (JAAER)
Political Turbulence and Aviation Safety: A Cross-National Analysis of Political Stability's Effects on Aviation Accidents
To what extent does political stability affect aviation safety? This research aims to link domestic political conditions and public safety through the consideration of aviation accident frequency.
- arXiv 2025 · arXiv preprint
Numerical investigation of engine position effects on contrail formation and evolution in the near-field of a realistic aircraft configuration
The present study investigates the impact of engine position on contrail formation and near-field evolution in a realistic three-dimensional aircraft configuration.
- arXiv 2025 · arXiv preprint
A numerical investigation of sweep effects on turbulent flow over iced wings
This study employs an improved delayed detached eddy simulation (AMD-IDDES) method to investigate the flow characteristics of an iced swept wing.
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03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC CTS
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC CTS
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A15CE Historical Rev 45 · 12/06/2021
Balloonacy LLC
Models: S-64A, BAG, RX-6, S-55A + 45 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC CTS
7 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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04/25/2022
STC SB10564SC
Installation of Night Position Lights
Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X
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10/05/2017
STC SB09657RC
Installation of Aircraft Position Lights
Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc.
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09/06/2017
STC SB04407AT
Installation of the DBI-III Omega
Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC
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04/27/2017
STC SB09657RC
Installation of Aircraft Position Lights
Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc.
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08/22/2006
STC SB10564SC (1 OF 2)
Installation of Night Posision Lights.
Superiaire Technologies
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09/03/1997
STC SB00744CH
Modify existing envelope by addition of 56 chili pepper appendages to exterior of main body.
Aerostar International Inc
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10/21/1991
STC SA5469NM
Installation of position light.
Great American Balloon Co Inc
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC CTS
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 2 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →