# N52826: Aerostar International S-55A - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Aerostar International S-55A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-55a) (registry code 7485002, 1 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS A15CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15CE) (Balloonacy LLC) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: S55A-3085 - Type: Balloon - Engine type: None - Certificate issued: December 16, 2025 - Expires: December 31, 2032 - Mode S code: A6A963 - Registered owner: [Johnson Amanda L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AMANDA%20L) - Location: [Prosser, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Prosser) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 46.1425° N, 119.7368° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99350, within about 14 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=52826 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52826 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-55A) - [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 ## 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 N52826. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N52826. ## Reports on N52826 not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N52826, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19790724019569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790724019569I), Jul 24, 1979: Piper PA31325 (N52826), Middletown, PA. Rejected takeoff when directional control was difficult. Torque link assy bolt failed. ## 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 (Aerostar International S-55A) - [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 N52826 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N52826 before. - [Cancelled 1995-05-18](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N52826-1995-05-18): Cessna 182P, S/N 18262876. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Bambara John F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAMBARA%20JOHN%20F), [Manhattan, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Manhattan) ## Related - Other Aerostar International S-55A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-55a/aircraft.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.