# N9104U: 2001 Aerostar International S53A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Aerostar International S53A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s53a) (registry code 7487906, 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: S53A-3085
- Year built: 2001
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: August 2, 2001
- Certificate issued: May 26, 2024
- Expires: May 31, 2031
- Mode S code: AC99A2
- Registered owner: [Grand Lake Air Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAND%20LAKE%20AIR%20VENTURES%20LLC)
- Location: [Celina, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Celina)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 40.5554° N, 84.5969° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 45822, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9104U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9104U

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 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): 1 in force

### Matched by airframe (Aerostar International S53A)

- [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

### 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 N9104U.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N9104U.

## Reports on N9104U not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N9104U, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19870829062839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870829062839I), Aug 29, 1987: Cessna T210R (N9104U), Las Vegas, NM. Landed on a highway after engine power loss. Cylinder separated at the head.

## 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 S53A)

- [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 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 SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry

## Related

- Other Aerostar International S53A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s53a/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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