# N28282: 1986 Aerostar International S-60A - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Aerostar International S-60A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-60a) (registry code 7486060, 2 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS A15CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15CE) (Balloonacy LLC) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: S60A-3008 - Year built: 1986 - Type: Balloon - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, balloon - Airworthiness date: February 21, 1986 - Certificate issued: May 20, 1986 - Expires: April 30, 2030 - Mode S code: A2D8F4 - Registered owner: [Reichhart Richard B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REICHHART%20RICHARD%20B) - Location: [Honeoye Falls, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Honeoye%20Falls) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 42.9652° N, 77.5830° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 14472, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=28282 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28282 From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 7 in force ### Matched by airframe (Aerostar International S-60A) - [AD 2013-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-10): Hardware · Aeronaut Instruction Research Skysailor 105, Skysailor 90, 110C and 439 more. Effective Mar 19, 2013 - [AD 93-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-16-13): Fuel Hose · Aerostar International 110P, 78C, 90C and 20 more. Effective Oct 15, 1993 - [AD 90-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-25-09): Suspension Cables · Aerostar International RX-6, RX-7, RX-8 and 8 more. Effective Jan 14, 1991 - [AD 86-10-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-10-11-R1): Fuel Supply Hose Assemblies · Aerostar International RX-6, RX-7, S-40A and 6 more. Effective Jul 10, 1986 - [AD 81-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-21-02-R1): Hook And Pile Fastener Tape · Aerostar International RX-6, RX-7, S-40A and 5 more. Effective Mar 8, 1984 - [AD 80-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-01-03): Parachute Top Release · Aerostar International S-50A, S-55A and S-60A. Effective Jan 7, 1980 - [AD 75-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-19-04): Valve System · Aerostar International RX-6, S-40A, S-50A and 2 more. Effective Sep 17, 1975 ### Matched by engine (NONE) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB CE-11-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-44): Fuel: Cylinder Strap Installation. Issued Jul 13, 2011 ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB NYC01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA150), Jun 9, 2001: Raven S60A (N28282), Mumford, NY, minor damage. Probable cause: The ground handler's failure to follow instructions to release her line during the balloon's unintended ascent, due to panic. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20010609017679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010609017679A), Jun 9, 2001: Raven S60A (N28282), Mumford, NY, No damage. (-23) On June 9, 2001 at approximately 1945 hrs a balloon, N28282, s/n S60A-3008 was being operated for tethered rides under 14 CFR 91 for a private event at… ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (23) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Aerostar International S-60A) - [STC SB10564SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10564SC): Installation of Night Position Lights. Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X - [STC SB00744CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00744CH): Modify existing envelope by addition of 56 chili pepper appendages to exterior of main body. Balloonacy LLC - [STC SB00884CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00884CH): Modify the existing envelope by the addition of the Shamu modifications to the exterior main body of the balloon. Balloonacy LLC - [STC SB01030CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01030CH): Replace Aerostar Basket/BurnerFuel Tanks with a Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder & Colt) Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks. Balloonacy LLC - [STC SB146CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB146CH): Replace Aerostar Basket/Burner with a Cameron Basket/Burner. Balloonacy LLC - [STC SB896GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB896GL): Install The Balloon Works gondola, Model 3.9, 4.0, or 4.5, and burner, Model T3-017. Balloonacy LLC - [STC SB09657RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB09657RC): Installation of Aircraft Position Lights. Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc - [STC SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC - [STC SB03455CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03455CH): Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system. Hot Air Marketing LLC - [STC SB917GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB917GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc - [STC SB00601NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00601NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T - [STC SB737NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB737NE): Installation of an Aerostat envelope Model W-140-2 and W-140-4. Ronald T. DiGiovanni - [STC SA2738SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2738SW): Installation of an electric operated valve. John Terry - [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry - [STC SA5469NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5469NM): Installation of position light. Great American Balloon Co Inc - [STC SA2737SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2737SW): Removal of LPG regulator. AERCO - [STC SL1572SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1572SO): Replacement of envelope fabric. Head Balloons Inc - [STC SB9WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB9WE): Installation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components - [STC SL962SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL962SO): Installation of ball lock pins, MS 17985-545 or MS 17984-545. Balloons, Inc - [STC SB4WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB4WE): Installation of digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components - [STC SL164GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL164GL): Modification: Move the velcro4 to 6 inches back away from the lip deflation panel. Wiederkehr Matt H - [STC SL575SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL575SO): Installation of ABP-181 automatic balloon pilot (automatic temperature control). Cline J Donald - [STC SA1720SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1720SW): Install four burner can assembly. Cutter Flying Service, Inc ## Earlier aircraft with N28282 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N28282 before. - [Cancelled 1956-02-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N28282-1956-02-23): Piper J4A, S/N 4-1085, built 1940. Owner: [Air Travelers Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20TRAVELERS%20CLUB), [New Castle, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/New%20Castle) ## Related - Other Aerostar International S-60A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-60a/aircraft.md - The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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