# N52948: 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-3276
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: July 27, 2001
- Certificate issued: March 8, 2022
- Expires: March 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A6AD62
- Registered owner: [Keller Environment Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLER%20ENVIRONMENT%20CO%20INC)
- Location: [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.9205° N, 82.8709° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 43232, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=52948
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52948

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

None matched to N52948.

## 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.

- [Incident 20041009027089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041009027089I), Oct 9, 2004: Raven S60A (N52948), Albuquerque, NM. (-23) Aircraft was a registered participant in the Albuquerque balloon fiesta (aibf). During landing, the balloon system drifted into a low voltage power line.…

## Reports on N52948 not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N52948, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19880910053849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880910053849I), Sep 10, 1988: Cessna 177RG (N52948), Galesburg, IL, Minor damage. Aircraft struck and severed two powerlines in flight. Left inbound side of stabilizer damaged. Landed safely.

## 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

## 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

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