# N70451: Aerostar International RAVEN S49A - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Aerostar International RAVEN S49A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-raven-s49a) (registry code 7484049, 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: S49A-3193 - Type: Balloon - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, balloon - Airworthiness date: October 18, 1994 - Certificate issued: July 19, 2023 - Expires: July 31, 2030 - Mode S code: A9668B - Registered owner: [Bradley David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADLEY%20DAVID) - Location: [Indianapolis, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Indianapolis) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 39.6746° N, 86.1914° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 46217, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=70451 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70451 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): 3 in force ### Matched by airframe (Aerostar International RAVEN S49A) - [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 ### 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 CEN12LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA248), Apr 13, 2012: Aerostar International Raven S49A (N70451), Janesville, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines while landing. ## 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 20120412005779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120412005779A), Apr 12, 2012: Aerostar International Inc RAVEN S49A (N70451), Janesville, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot flew with pax from one small park to another. Attempted landing at about 1915. During descent, pilot reported wind shift toward power lines. Attempted go… ## 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) (8) 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 RAVEN S49A) - [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 SB03363CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03363CH): 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 SB00713LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00713LA): Installation of one additional 10 gallon propane tank. 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 ## Earlier aircraft with N70451 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N70451 before. - [Cancelled 1970-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N70451-1970-10-12): Piper J3C-65, S/N 17449. Owner: [Ace Hayward Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACE%20HAYWARD%20CO), [Bellevue, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Bellevue) ## Related - Other Aerostar International RAVEN S49A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-raven-s49a/aircraft.md - The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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