# N5289A: Aerostar International S-66A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Aerostar International S-66A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-66a) (registry code 7486066, 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: S66A-3066
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: February 14, 2001
- Certificate issued: November 28, 2011
- Expires: November 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A6AA3A
- Registered owner: [Above It All Balloon Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABOVE%20IT%20ALL%20BALLOON%20CO%20INC)
- Location: [Basalt, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Basalt)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.3781° N, 106.8764° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 81621, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5289A
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5289A

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): 5 in force

### Matched by airframe (Aerostar International S-66A)

- [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

### 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 N5289A.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N5289A.

## Reports on N5289A not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N5289A, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Accident 19851205060909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851205060909A), Dec 5, 1985: Cessna P210R (N5289A), Scottsdale, AZ, Substantial damage. Engine quit during descent. Entered traffic pattern but landed across runway. Hit a fence, a ditch and nosed over.

## 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) (11)

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-66A)

- [STC SB10564SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10564SC): Installation of Night Position Lights. Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X
- [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 SB01670NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01670NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. model W-210-4 lifting envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T
- [STC SB917GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB917GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc
- [STC SB00096NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00096NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-175-4 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T
- [STC SB705NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB705NE): Installation of an Aerostat envelope, Model W-140-2. Ronald T. DiGiovanni
- [STC SB735NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB735NE): Installation of an Aerostat envelope, Model W-140-4. Ronald T. DiGiovanni
- [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 SL1572SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1572SO): Replacement of envelope fabric. Head Balloons Inc

## Related

- Other Aerostar International S-66A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-66a/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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