Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-50A
Balloon · NONE NONE
Registered
4
Year Range
1986–1997
NTSB Events
3
Airworthiness Directives
0
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-50A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- FL 25.0% 1
- CO 25.0% 1
- PA 25.0% 1
- AZ 25.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1980s 50.0% 2
- 1990s 25.0% 1
- Unknown 25.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-50A aircraft
3 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 3.
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Sep 22, 1986
N9043VKANSAS CITY, Missouri
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 1, 1974
N9184JFREDERICA, Delaware Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 9, 1969
N6526SWAUKESHA, Wisconsin
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-50A
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-50A
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-50A
22 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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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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01/13/2003
STC SB00601NY
Installation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope.
DiGiovanni Ronald T.
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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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07/30/1997
STC SA2738SW
Installation of an electric operated valve.
John Terry
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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
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10/21/1991
STC SA5469NM
Installation of position light.
Great American Balloon Co Inc
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08/19/1988
STC SA2737SW
Removal of LPG regulator.
AERCO
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08/18/1988
STC SA2758SW
Installation of revised deflation valve.
AERCO
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12/10/1984
STC SL1572SO
Replacement of envelope fabric.
Head Balloons Inc
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11/17/1980
STC SL163GL
Modification: Move the velcro 4 to6 inches back away from the lip of the deflation port. Enlarge deflation panel.
Wiederkehr Matt H
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11/14/1979
STC SB9WE
Installation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator.
Advanced Aircraft Components
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06/26/1978
STC SL962SO
Installation of ball lock pins, MS 17985-545 or MS 17984-545.
Balloons, Inc
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05/06/1977
STC SB4WE
Installation of digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator.
Advanced Aircraft Components
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11/05/1974
STC SL575SO
Installation of ABP-181 automatic balloon pilot (automatic temperature control).
Cline J Donald
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08/28/1973
STC SA1720SW
Install four burner can assembly.
Cutter Flying Service, Inc
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-50A
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.
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P/N SAT-52264-12#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5283BDF63F9E855286257D510058BE95.0001##
Red Deflation Strap 80-ft.
SuperiAire Technologies replaces P/N 52264-12
PMA holder → -
P/N SAT-51880-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/59CB9A82C9EEA8BB86257D510058BDF4.0001##
Spring Pocket Back-up Rect.
SuperiAire Technologies replaces P/N 51880-5
PMA holder → -
P/N SAT-51880-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D6F5E43A965C049186257D510058BDA5.0001##
Spring Pocket Rect. 5/8 opening
SuperiAire Technologies replaces P/N 51880-1
PMA holder → -
P/N SAT-51880-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8C7CA2F43552825386257D510058BDCC.0001##
Spring Pocket Rect. 7/8 opening
SuperiAire Technologies replaces P/N 51880-2
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-50A
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 4 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 →