AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8 aircraft

111 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 86 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• Oct 6, 2025

  N5315M

  Albuquerque, New Mexico

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• Nov 4, 2023

  N50466

  Page, Arizona Serious

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• Jul 8, 2023

  N9184D

  Canandaigua, New York Serious

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• Jun 8, 2022

  N9158Z

  Hot Springs, South Dakota Serious

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• Nov 28, 2020

  N9051Y

  St. George, Utah Serious

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• Oct 2, 2016

  N5161Y

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Minor

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• Feb 13, 2016

  N3647A

  Petaluma, California Serious

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• Oct 10, 2015

  N5294Q

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Serious

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• Jun 8, 2013

  N7059U

  Arvada, Colorado Serious

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• Oct 10, 2012

  N90550

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Minor

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• Oct 9, 2007

  N5315M

  Albuquerque, New Mexico

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• Apr 22, 2006

  N7142S

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Serious

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• Oct 8, 2005

  N5161Y

  Globe, Arizona Serious

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• Aug 19, 2005

  N6339G

  Denton, Texas Serious

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• Jun 21, 2003

  N71696

  Grove City, Ohio Serious

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• May 15, 2001

  N4031A

  STERLING, Colorado Serious

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• Oct 8, 1996

  N3581D

  ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico Serious

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• Jun 11, 1995

  N9074Y

  WEATHERFORD, Texas

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• Mar 20, 1995

  N5237S

  MEADE, Kansas Fatal

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• Aug 16, 1994

  N5198A

  BIG LAKE, Alaska Fatal

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• Aug 11, 1994

  N9044A

  OVERGAARD, Arizona Minor

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• May 27, 1993

  N5272Y

  SEARCY, Arkansas

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• Apr 23, 1992

  N6336C

  RUTHERFORDTON, North Carolina

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• Apr 8, 1992

  N5294Q

  IONE, Washington Serious

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• Mar 27, 1992

  N9136J

  YOUNGS BOTTOM, West Virginia Fatal

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03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8

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 RX 8

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

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8

18 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 04/25/2022

  STC SB10564SC

  Installation of Night Position Lights

  Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/05/2017

  STC SB09657RC

  Installation of Aircraft Position Lights

  Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/06/2017

  STC SB04407AT

  Installation of the DBI-III Omega

  Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/27/2017

  STC SB09657RC

  Installation of Aircraft Position Lights

  Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/13/2016

  STC SB04113CH

  Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Cameron Balloons Basket, Part Number CB301C-4, S/N 9465; the Cameron Balloons Burner, Part Number CB579-M1, S/N S51…

  Nathan Dieringer

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/07/2015

  STC SB04001CH

  Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Cameron Balloons Basket, Part Number CB301C-3, S/N 9712; the Cameron Balloons Burner, Part Number CBUS10011-2A, S/N…

  Frankie J. Martinez

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/16/2010

  STC SB02820CH

  ONE ONLY STC, SN 3007: Replace Aerostar International Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks.

  John T. Moran dba Falcon's Nest Repair Station

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/22/2006

  STC SB10564SC (1 OF 2)

  Installation of Night Posision Lights.

  Superiaire Technologies

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/27/2004

  STC SB917GL

  Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line.

  LTA Aviation Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/05/2004

  STC SB01030CH

  Replace the Aerostar Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder & Colt) Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks. The Cameron Balloons Ltd. Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks are attach…

  Aerostar International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/05/2004

  STC SB146CH

  Replace Aerostar Basket/Burner with a Cameron Basket/Burner in accordance with Aerostar Retrofit Instructions for STC SB146CH, dated December 14, 1993, or later FAA approved revisi…

  Aerostar International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/13/2003

  STC SB00601NY

  Installation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope.

  DiGiovanni Ronald T.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/29/1999

  STC SB00794LA

  Installation of extra fuel tank(s).

  John Terry

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/19/1999

  STC SB01030CH

  Replace the Aerostar Basket/burner/fuel tanks with a Cameron Ballons ltd. (Thunder and colt) basket/burner/fuel tanks.

  Aerostar International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/04/1997

  STC SB146CH

  Replace Aerostar basket/burner with a Cameron basket/burner.

  Aerostar International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/23/1997

  STC SB00407LA

  Installation of foam padded tank covers.

  John Terry

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/18/1997

  STC SB00601NY

  Installation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope.

  Aerostat Envelopes Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/21/1991

  STC SA5469NM

  Installation of position light.

  Great American Balloon Co Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8

4 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

• P/N SAT-51880-6#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3B040CD448FEDED586257D510058BE1D.0001##

  Spring Pocket Rect. 3/8 opening

  SuperiAire Technologies replaces P/N 51880-6

  PMA holder →

• P/N SAT-52386#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BFFEDCDE1C1E7A7C86257D510058B14E.0001##

  Skirt RX-8/ RXS8

  SuperiAire Technologies replaces P/N 52386

  PMA holder →

• ARP52875#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B3D119BD1DE7887A86257BBA00482DD1.0001##

  Cable Set, 4PT, RX-8, Carab/Steel [ELS]

  Balloonacy ltd LLC replaces 52875

  PMA holder →

• ARP52874#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6A177357D63A55D386257BBA00482DD0.0001##

  Cable Set, 4PT, RX-8, Carab/Kevlar [ELS]

  Balloonacy ltd LLC replaces 52874

  PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 212 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

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• NTSB CAROL →

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• Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →

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