AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-55A

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-55A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-55A aircraft

5 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 5.

• Mar 11, 1994

  N5258M

  AURORA, Nebraska

  NTSB Docket →

• Feb 19, 1990

  N5156T

  OJAI, California Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Jan 10, 1977

  N7153X

  RIO GRAND CITY, Texas

  NTSB Docket →

• Nov 4, 1970

  N7161Y

  MCKNLYVILLE, California Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Jun 12, 1969

  N7153X

  FAUNSDALE, Alabama

  NTSB Docket →

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-55A

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-55A

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 S-55A

29 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 ↗

• 07/21/2014

  STC SB03361CH

  Replace the Aerostar basket, burner & fuel tanks; with Lindstrand basket, burner & fuel tanks

  Cameron Balloons US

  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 ↗

• 04/27/2004

  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 ↗

• 09/10/2001

  STC SB742NE

  Installation of an Aerostat envelope, model W-140-2 (2-point system) and W-140-4 (point system).

  Ronald T. DiGiovanni

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/03/2000

  STC SB917GL

  Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line.

  LTA Aviation, Inc

  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 ↗

• 07/30/1997

  STC SA2738SW

  Installation of an electric operated valve.

  John Terry

  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 ↗

• 08/19/1988

  STC SA2737SW

  Removal of LPG regulator.

  AERCO

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/18/1988

  STC SA2758SW

  Installation of revised deflation valve.

  AERCO

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/10/1984

  STC SL1572SO

  Replacement of envelope fabric.

  Head Balloons Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/18/1981

  STC SL211RM

  Modification of suspension system and skirt of Raven S-55A hot air balloon envelope to achieve compatibility with Barnes Balloon Works gondola Models 4.0 and 4.5 and Model T3-017 b…

  Raven Industries, Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 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

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/14/1979

  STC SB9WE

  Installation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator.

  Advanced Aircraft Components

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/29/1978

  STC SB5WE

  Installation of position lights on hot air balloon Model S55A, Serial number 138 ONLY. Limited to installation on this serial number 138 ONLY.

  Thornton Ronald D.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/26/1978

  STC SL962SO

  Installation of ball lock pins, MS 17985-545 or MS 17984-545.

  Balloons, Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/06/1977

  STC SB4WE

  Installation of digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator.

  Advanced Aircraft Components

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/28/1973

  STC SA1720SW

  Install four burner can assembly.

  Cutter Flying Service, Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-55A

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-52264-28#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7931CAADDAA7B86286257D510058BFFC.0001##

  Red Deflation Strap 26-ft.

  SuperiAire Technologies replaces P/N 52264-28

  PMA holder →

• P/N SAT-52264-14#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/24389E4B4B11C6BF86257D510058BEE5.0001##

  Red Deflation Strap 89-ft.

  SuperiAire Technologies replaces P/N 52264-14

  PMA holder →

• ARP52879#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/08C8592584666EE786257BBA00482DD4.0001##

  Cable Set, 3PT, S-55A/S57A /S57H/S60A Spec.Carabiner/Kevlar (BW)

  Balloonacy ltd LLC replaces 52879

  PMA holder →

• ARP52878#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/10BA36B11835585586257BBA00482DD3.0001##

  Cable Set, 3PT, S-55A/S57A/ S57H/S60A Spec. Carabiner Steel (BW)

  Balloonacy ltd LLC replaces 52878

  PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-55A

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.

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

• FAA Aircraft Registry →

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• NTSB CAROL →

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• Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →

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