Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A
Balloon
Registered
77
Year Range
1986–2007
NTSB Events
28
Airworthiness Directives
0
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- NM 10.4% 8
- FL 9.1% 7
- OH 6.5% 5
- CO 6.5% 5
- NJ 6.5% 5
- MN 5.2% 4
- NV 5.2% 4
- NY 3.9% 3
- IA 3.9% 3
- GA 3.9% 3
+19 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1980s 26.0% 20
- 1990s 37.7% 29
- 2000s 11.7% 9
- Unknown 24.7% 19
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A aircraft
28 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 3 more available on NTSB CAROL.
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May 23, 2015
N6517XLaGrangeville, New York Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 9, 2001
N28282Mumford, New York Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 18, 1991
N7029CPACIFIC OCEAN, Pacific Ocean Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 26, 1990
N5258DYUCCA VALLEY, California Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 9, 1988
N3592CALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 9, 1987
N3604QRUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 27, 1984
N7097FPRICE, Utah Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 5, 1984
N9077GELLINGTON, Connecticut
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 17, 1982
N5314ARAPID CITY, South Dakota
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 14, 1981
N6373EOAKLAND, California Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 24, 1980
N5185PEL PASO, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 18, 1980
N6400MMINDEN, Nebraska Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 24, 1979
N9064HUPLAND, California
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 6, 1977
N7036YSMITHVILLE, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 21, 1976
N71520WHITE PLAINS, New York
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 20, 1972
N70979DUNNELLON, Florida Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 18, 1972
N9077GSMILEY, Texas Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 4, 1972
N2803NEPHRATA, Washington
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 10, 1970
N28724KANSAS CITY, Missouri
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 17, 1969
N7036YHOUSTON, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 7, 1969
N2791CSPARTA, Illinois Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 30, 1968
N5284WCROSS CITY, Florida Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 23, 1967
N9096AWALBRIDGE, Ohio Fatal
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Nov 27, 1966
N71280NORWOOD, Massachusetts Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 2, 1966
N71280SPRING VALLEY, New York
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03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A
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-60A
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-60A
28 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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05/15/2015
STC SB03455CH
Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system
Hot Air Marketing LLC
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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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04/05/2004
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 SB737NE
Installation of an Aerostat envelope Model W-140-2 and 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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07/30/1997
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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07/22/1988
STC SB896GL
Install The Balloon Works gondola, Model 3.9, 4.0, or 4.5, and burner, Model T3-017.
Aerostar International Inc
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12/10/1984
STC SL1572SO
Replacement of envelope fabric.
Head Balloons Inc
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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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04/22/1977
STC SL164GL
Modification: Move the velcro4 to 6 inches back away from the lip deflation panel.
Wiederkehr Matt H
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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-60A
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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P/N SAT-52264-29#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/94E3BEBDFC4629B286257D510058C025.0001##
Red Deflation Strap 32-ft.
SuperiAire Technologies replaces P/N 52264-29
PMA holder → -
P/N SAT-52264-16#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/96A3FD5EB48C22F286257D510058BF0C.0001##
Red Deflation Strap 97-ft.
SuperiAire Technologies replaces P/N 52264-16
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A
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 77 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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| N105SG | OH | 1998 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1205R | OK | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N123BF | MN | 1990 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N211DT | AZ | 1999 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2791C | TX | 1992 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2803N | NM | 1986 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2815B | OR | 1986 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28282 | NY | 1986 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2864E | CO | 1986 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28724 | FL | 1986 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3570G | CO | 1988 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3587B | MD | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3592C | NV | 1988 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3596S | FL | 1988 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3604Q | FL | 1989 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N36089 | FL | 1989 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36144 | OH | 1989 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N40253 | CO | 1998 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4089U | IN | 1998 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5185P | UT | 2004 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5231J | NJ | 2003 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N52541 | IA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5258D | GA | 1999 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5276R | NJ | 2000 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5276T | NM | 2000 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5282Q | FL | 2000 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5284W | KS | 2001 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5285A | CA | 2001 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N52948 | OH | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5314A | NJ | 2002 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N57030 | MN | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5895 | GA | 2007 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N63004 | NM | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6328U | AZ | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6366U | NV | 1992 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6373E | OH | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6400M | MN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6400N | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6422N | OR | 1987 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6440H | CT | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6453K | MD | 1986 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6453Y | PA | 1986 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6454L | CO | 1987 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6487M | PA | 1987 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N64914 | NM | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6513P | IA | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6517X | NY | 1987 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6526R | NJ | 1987 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N65308 | ME | 1987 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N70016 | IL | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7029C | MT | 1994 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7036H | MN | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7036Y | CO | 1994 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N70979 | TX | 1995 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7097F | SD | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N711EF | MO | 1997 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7120M | NM | 1995 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N71280 | KY | 1995 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N71520 | MO | 1996 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7156H | NV | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7161M | OK | 1996 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7161N | NM | 1996 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7162L | NM | 1996 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7171H | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N721US | AL | 1997 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N87RA | GA | 1987 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N89TL | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N904GG | KY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9064H | MI | 1993 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9077G | NJ | 1993 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N90954 | OH | 1993 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9096A | NM | 1993 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9105E | SD | 1998 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N91339 | NV | 1998 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N965GS | NY | 1997 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N997PP | SD | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N998VT | IA | 1998 | · | 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
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We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →