Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RXS-8
Balloon · NONE NONE
Registered
64
Year Range
1993–2005
NTSB Events
26
Airworthiness Directives
0
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RXS-8 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- NJ 9.5% 6
- NY 9.5% 6
- FL 6.3% 4
- NM 6.3% 4
- NV 6.3% 4
- CO 6.3% 4
- AZ 4.8% 3
- MT 4.8% 3
- MN 3.2% 2
- WA 3.2% 2
+20 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1990s 51.6% 33
- 2000s 25.0% 16
- Unknown 23.4% 15
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RXS-8 aircraft
26 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 1 more available on NTSB CAROL.
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Mar 27, 2022
N9106QYutan, Nebraska Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 19, 1997
N71493SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 30, 1995
N91008YUMA, Arizona
NTSB Docket → -
May 27, 1995
N5085GWESTON, West Virginia Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 14, 1992
N5085GSIDNEY, Ohio
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 9, 1992
N9147JNEW YORK, New York Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 19, 1990
N71330TUCSON, Arizona Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 8, 1990
N7123YDAYTON, Tennessee Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 25, 1989
N70289LUGOFF, South Carolina
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 14, 1987
N9106QJACKSON, California
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 18, 1984
N5023DCOVINGTON, Indiana
NTSB Docket → -
May 26, 1984
N5030JNEW BERN, North Carolina
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 15, 1982
N9065DAUSTIN, Texas Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 19, 1981
N5232SPHOENIX, Arizona Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 17, 1978
N71606ALBANY, New York
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 24, 1978
N50461SHAKTOOLIK, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 19, 1977
N9095LSOUTH SWANZEY, New Hampshire
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 24, 1977
N5243BSHELBYVILLE, Texas Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 6, 1974
N9100GCLERMONT, Florida Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 1, 1974
N40706BEAUMONT, Texas Fatal
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Apr 2, 1974
N9099FPETERSBURG, Alaska
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Nov 22, 1972
N5012ULENOIR, North Carolina
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Jan 9, 1968
N9182DMOULTRIE, Georgia
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Mar 19, 1967
N9147JTOMBALL, Texas Minor
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Apr 9, 1966
N5243BBIG SANDY, Texas
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03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RXS-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 RXS-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
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RXS-8
15 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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05/04/2016
STC SB04089CH
Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket, Part Number BA-007-A-001, S/N BA1175; the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Burner, Part Numb…
Carroll Teitsworth
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07/29/2015
STC SB04009CH
Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Lindstrand Balloons USA Basket, Part Number BA-007-A-001, S/N 1075; the Thunder & Colt Burner, Model Colt MK III, S…
Pat Irwin
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08/22/2006
STC SB10564SC (1 OF 2)
Installation of Night Posision Lights.
Superiaire Technologies
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07/27/2004
STC SB917GL
Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line.
LTA Aviation Inc
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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
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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
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01/13/2003
STC SB00601NY
Installation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope.
DiGiovanni Ronald T.
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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
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12/04/1997
STC SB146CH
Replace Aerostar basket/burner with a Cameron basket/burner.
Aerostar International Inc
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07/23/1997
STC SB00407LA
Installation of foam padded tank covers.
John Terry
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04/18/1997
STC SB00601NY
Installation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope.
Aerostat Envelopes Inc
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RXS-8
1 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.
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P/N SAT-52264-22#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/03E03BD2E0D6B46186257D510058BF5D.0001##
Red Deflation Strap 97-ft.
SuperiAire Technologies replaces P/N 52264-22
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RXS-8
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 64 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.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N4058S | FL | 1997 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N40706 | MN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5012U | AZ | 2002 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5013J | NJ | 2002 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5015B | FL | 2002 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5019V | NY | 2002 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5023D | NY | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5025K | NY | 2002 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5030J | WA | 2003 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N50461 | NJ | 2003 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5085G | CA | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5109N | NJ | 2003 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5112B | VT | 2003 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N52319 | WA | 1999 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N52323 | NY | 2005 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5232S | MO | 2003 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N52435 | OH | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5243B | IL | 2004 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5246N | NM | 1999 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N527RR | MT | 1996 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N52917 | CT | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5294V | NV | 2001 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5296L | MD | 2001 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N52972 | — | 2001 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5306T | UT | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5314U | AZ | 2002 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N53167 | OR | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N70289 | CA | 1994 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N70706 | WI | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7096U | NV | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7097B | MD | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7097E | NJ | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7097Y | CO | 1997 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7098H | AK | 1995 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7121K | CO | 1995 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7123Y | OH | 1995 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N71330 | IN | 1995 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7134A | TX | 1995 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7145F | NM | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N71493 | MN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N71606 | NJ | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7163A | NY | 1996 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7172H | CO | 1996 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7331M | CO | 1993 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9058Y | AZ | 1997 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9065D | AL | 1993 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9093N | GA | 1993 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9095L | NY | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9099F | MT | 1993 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9099U | PA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N91008 | NJ | 1998 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9100G | TN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9100Q | TX | 1993 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N91057 | VT | 1993 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9105U | MT | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9106Q | NE | 1993 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9107N | NV | 1993 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9113H | SD | 1998 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N91201 | FL | 1993 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9130Q | FL | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9147J | NM | 1998 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9178N | NV | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9179G | WY | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9182D | NM | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
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 →