# Aerostar International AEROSTAR S53H

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7487911
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL
- Model: AEROSTAR S53H
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A15CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Balloonacy LLC
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-aerostar-s53h

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [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

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB CE-11-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-44): Fuel: Cylinder Strap Installation. Issued Jul 13, 2011

## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N5001J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5001J): [Sielis James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIELIS%20JAMES%20A), [Spencer, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Spencer), built 2002, S/N S53H-3004
- [N5010L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5010L): [Balloon The Rockies Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20THE%20ROCKIES%20INC), [Park City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Park%20City), built 2002, S/N S53H-3005
- [N5074Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5074Y): [Wong Dale](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WONG%20DALE), [Rancho Cucamonga, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rancho%20Cucamonga), built 2003, S/N S53H-3008
- [N5315W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5315W): [Kaleidoscope Heart Lta LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KALEIDOSCOPE%20HEART%20LTA%20LLC), [Naperville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Naperville), built 2002, S/N S53H-3002

## 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 CHI04LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA204), Jul 8, 2004: Aerostar S53H (N5001J), Sioux Falls, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area for the balloon and his failure to maintain clearance with the transmission line. A contributing factor was the presence of the transmission line.

## 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 20040708015509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040708015509A), Jul 8, 2004: Arostr S53H (N5001J), Sioux Falls, SD, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 8, 2004, at 8:25 p.m. CDT, steven I. Parezo was pilot-in-command of N5001J, Aerostar S53H. Upon landing, the balloon envelope draped over…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [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

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (1)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [P/N SAT-53232](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6FC13C059BC098B486257D510058B82E.0001): Deflation Panel S53H Parachute Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 53232 · Sep 10, 2014

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Aerostar International S53H](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s53h): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7486062

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.