# N9040M: 1992 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: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A15CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15CE) (Balloonacy LLC) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: S49A-3135
- Year built: 1992
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: July 15, 1992
- Certificate issued: September 30, 2013
- Expires: September 30, 2029
- Mode S code: AC806C
- Registered owner: [Miller Greg S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20GREG%20S)
- Location: [Prineville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Prineville)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 44.1287° N, 120.5154° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 97754, within about 21 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9040M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9040M

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 (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

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 N9040M.

## NTSB investigations on N9040M not matched to an aircraft (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 SEA88LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA006), Oct 14, 1987: Cessna 206 (N9040M), Winnemucca, NV, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N9040M.

## Reports on N9040M not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N9040M, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Accident 19871014059719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871014059719A), Oct 14, 1987: Cessna TU206G (N9040M), Winnemucca, NV, Substantial damage. Nose gear collapsed on the takeoff roll, nosed over. Pilot reported work performed on nose gear prior to the flight

## 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

## Related

- Other Aerostar International RAVEN S49A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-raven-s49a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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