# N41876: 1982 Raven S55A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Raven S55A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-s55a) (registry code 7480402, 1 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: S55A-884
- Year built: 1982
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: March 3, 1982
- Certificate issued: May 12, 1982
- Expires: April 30, 2030
- Mode S code: A4F544
- Registered owner: [Reichhart Richard B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REICHHART%20RICHARD%20B)
- Location: [Honeoyefalls, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Honeoyefalls)
- 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=41876
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41876

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 (Raven S55A)

- [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

None matched to N41876.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N41876.

## Reports on N41876 not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N41876, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19830919066239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830919066239I), Sep 19, 1983: Cessna 402B (N41876), Port Angeles, WA, Minor damage. Unsafe right main gear. Unable manual extension. Right main collapsed on landing. Bellcrank trunion bolt sheared.

## 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) (22)

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 (Raven S55A)

- [STC SB10564SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10564SC): Installation of Night Position Lights. Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X
- [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 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 SB03361CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03361CH): Replace the Aerostar basket, burner & fuel tanks; with Lindstrand basket, burner & fuel tanks. Cameron Balloons US
- [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 SB742NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB742NE): Installation of an Aerostat envelope, model W-140-2 (2-point system) and W-140-4 (point system). 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 SA2758SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2758SW): Installation of revised deflation valve. AERCO
- [STC SL1572SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1572SO): Replacement of envelope fabric. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SL211RM](https://openairdocs.org/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 burner system. Raven Industries, Inc
- [STC SL163GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL163GL): Modification: Move the velcro 4 to6 inches back away from the lip of the deflation port. Enlarge deflation panel. Wiederkehr Matt H
- [STC SB9WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB9WE): Installation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components
- [STC SB5WE](https://openairdocs.org/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
- [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 SA1720SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1720SW): Install four burner can assembly. Cutter Flying Service, Inc

## Earlier aircraft with N41876

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N41876 before.

- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N41876-undated): Noorduyn UC-64A, S/N 430. Owner: [Arabian American Oil Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARABIAN%20AMERICAN%20OIL%20CO), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco)

## Related

- Other Raven S55A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-s55a/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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