Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-49A
Balloon · NONE NONE
Registered
13
Year Range
1995–1999
NTSB Events
3
Airworthiness Directives
0
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-49A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- GA 23.1% 3
- AZ 15.4% 2
- TX 15.4% 2
- MI 7.7% 1
- IA 7.7% 1
- ID 7.7% 1
- FL 7.7% 1
- MA 7.7% 1
- CA 7.7% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1990s 46.2% 6
- Unknown 53.8% 7
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-49A aircraft
3 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 3.
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Aug 11, 1990
N52098SOLDOTNA, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 31, 1990
N7174RDURANT, Oklahoma
NTSB Docket → -
May 13, 1976
N7169SSHIRLEY, Massachusetts
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-49A
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 S-49A
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 S-49A
12 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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07/21/2014
STC SB03363CH
Replace the Aerostar basket, burner & fuel tanks; with Lindstrand basket, burner & fuel tanks
Cameron Balloons US
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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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04/27/2004
STC SB917GL
Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line.
LTA Aviation Inc
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04/03/2000
STC SB917GL
Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line.
LTA Aviation, Inc
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01/27/1999
STC SB00713LA
Installation of one additional 10 gallon propane tank.
John Terry
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07/23/1997
STC SB00407LA
Installation of foam padded tank covers.
John Terry
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10/21/1991
STC SA5469NM
Installation of position light.
Great American Balloon Co Inc
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-49A
2 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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ARP52873#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/65A2CFD9B41CF23086257BBA00482DCF.0001##
Cable Set, 4PT, S-49A/S-51A/S-53A, A-Blk Steel [CW]
Balloonacy ltd LLC replaces 52873
PMA holder → -
ARP52872#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/363BA9E8099FCB0786257BBA00482DCD.0001##
Cable Set, 4PT, S-49A/ S-51A/S-53A, A-Blk Kevlar [CW]
Balloonacy ltd LLC replaces 52872
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-49A
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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N40976 | AZ | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N52098 | TX | 1999 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5287J | GA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N62CT | GA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7099H | MI | 1995 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7099U | GA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7134S | AZ | 1995 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N71459 | IA | 1996 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7158Z | ID | 1996 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7169S | FL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7174R | MA | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9066N | TX | 1997 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9142N | CA | — | · | 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 →