Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-57A
Balloon
Registered
38
Year Range
1995–2008
NTSB Events
19
Airworthiness Directives
0
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-57A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- AZ 13.2% 5
- NC 10.5% 4
- CA 7.9% 3
- FL 7.9% 3
- SD 7.9% 3
- KY 7.9% 3
- AL 5.3% 2
- MO 5.3% 2
- MN 5.3% 2
- CO 2.6% 1
+10 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1990s 26.3% 10
- 2000s 34.2% 13
- Unknown 39.5% 15
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-57A aircraft
19 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 19.
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May 27, 2005
N71072Sparta, Missouri Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 22, 1995
N9700LYNCHBURG, South Carolina
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 9, 1995
N5277ZPINE BLUFF, Arkansas Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 7, 1994
N9124GKERMAN, California Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 2, 1990
N7128JTAMPA, Florida
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 4, 1989
N5292BWEST BRANCH, Michigan
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 1, 1989
N5298BFREMONT, California Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 4, 1983
N1776BODESSA, Texas Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 30, 1979
N5230RDELPHI, Indiana
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 30, 1977
N5013LASHBURNHAM, Massachusetts
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 5, 1976
N5021LSOUTH BOSTON, Virginia
NTSB Docket → -
May 21, 1976
N7148GWEISER, Idaho Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 10, 1974
N9700KAPLAN, Louisiana
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 28, 1972
N5021LSAGINAW, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 15, 1971
N5242MSYRACUSE, Indiana Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 7, 1970
N5286XVAN NUYS, California
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 20, 1969
N7132ALARAMIE, Wyoming Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 16, 1964
N7132AASHLAND, Montana
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 29, 1964
N5314ZCAMP WILLIAMS, Utah
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-57A
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-57A
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-57A
26 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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11/12/2015
STC SB04042CH
Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Cameron Balloons Basket, Part Number CB301A-7, S/N 8986; the Cameron Balloons Burner, Part Number CB391A, S/N 1852.…
Cameron Balloons US
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11/12/2015
STC SB04041CH
Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Cameron Balloons Basket, Part Number CB301B-3, S/N 8411; the Cameron Balloons Burner, Part Number CB392A, S/Ns 1150…
Cameron Balloons US
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07/21/2014
STC SB03366CH
Replace the Aerostar basket, burner & fuel tanks; with Cameron basket, burner, fuel tanks and instruments via the standard Cameron carbiners
Cameron Balloons US
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07/21/2014
STC SB03362CH
Replace the Aerostar basket, burner & fuel tanks; with Lindstrand basket, burner & fuel tanks
Cameron Balloons US
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05/07/2014
STC SB03336CH
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 W. Dieringer
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08/22/2006
STC SB10564SC (1 OF 2)
Installation of Night Posision Lights.
Superiaire Technologies
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06/16/2006
STC SB02299CH
ONE - ONLY S/N S57A-3159 Replace the existing Aerostar International Basket, Burner, and fuel tanks
Chuck L. Walz
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12/14/2004
STC SB244CH
Install The Balloon Works gondola, Model 3.9, 4.0, or 4.5, and The Balloon Works burner, Model T3-017 with the Fire 2 auxiliary heater.
Aerostar International Inc
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12/06/2004
STC SB244CH
Install The Balloon Works gondola, Model 3.9, 4.0, or 4.5, and The Balloon Works burner, Model T3-017 with the Fire 2 auxiliary heater.
Aerostar International Inc
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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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04/05/2004
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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09/10/2001
STC SB736NE
Installation of an Aerostat envelope Model W-140-4.
Ronald T. DiGiovanni
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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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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
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08/19/1994
STC SB244CH
Install The Balloon Works gondola, Model 3.9, 4.0, or 4.5, and The Balloon Works burner, Model T3-017 with the Fire 2 auxiliary heater.
Aerostar International Inc
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10/21/1991
STC SA5469NM
Installation of position light.
Great American Balloon Co Inc
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-57A
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 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1776B | CO | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N202JD | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4048C | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4049S | AL | 1997 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N422GD | GA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5013L | NC | 1998 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5021L | FL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5230R | FL | 2006 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5242M | MO | 2005 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5246R | NC | 2006 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5277Z | NC | 2000 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5279R | CA | 2000 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N52801 | AZ | 2000 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5280L | MN | 2000 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5286X | OK | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5292B | SD | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N52965 | MN | 2001 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N52973 | KY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5298B | WA | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5305M | AZ | 2001 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5314Z | SD | 2002 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N616BG | ID | 2002 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N71072 | MO | 1995 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N71096 | AZ | 1995 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7128J | AL | 1995 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7132A | CA | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7132X | OH | 1995 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7148G | SD | 1996 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7158T | KY | 1996 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7180K | NV | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N90KZ | NY | 2000 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9102N | AZ | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N91164 | KS | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9124G | NC | 1998 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N91362 | AZ | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N91443 | KY | 1998 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N91575 | NH | 2008 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9700 | CT | — | ● | 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 →