# Aerostar International RAVEN S-66A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7486067 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC - Model: RAVEN S-66A - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 8 - 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: 3 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-raven-s-66a 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 - [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 ## 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 (3) - [N35934](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35934): [Hot Air Ad-Ventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOT%20AIR%20AD-VENTURES%20INC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 1988, S/N S66A-3029 - [N6353T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6353T): [Balloon Quest Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20QUEST%20INC), [Fenton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Fenton), built 1991, S/N S66A-3046 - [N9032J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9032J): [H I Flight Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/H%20I%20FLIGHT%20INC), [Lexington, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Lexington), built 1992, S/N S66A-3051 ## 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 LAX90LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA278), Aug 7, 1990: Aerostar S-66A (N3595M), Napa, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FLIGHT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A PROBABLE MICROBURST WEATHER PHENOMENA WITH DOWN DRAFTS AND WINDS BEYOND THE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY OF THE BALLOON. ## 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 19900807030949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900807030949A), Aug 7, 1990: Raven S66A (N3595M), Napa, CA, Destroyed. Encountered micro burst severe gusty winds. Forced to ground. Impact injured passengers. Thunderstorm in area. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (11) 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 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 SB01670NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01670NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. model W-210-4 lifting envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T - [STC SB917GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB917GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc - [STC SB00096NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00096NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-175-4 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T - [STC SB705NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB705NE): Installation of an Aerostat envelope, Model W-140-2. Ronald T. DiGiovanni - [STC SB735NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB735NE): Installation of an Aerostat envelope, Model W-140-4. Ronald T. DiGiovanni - [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 SL1572SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1572SO): Replacement of envelope fabric. Head Balloons Inc ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (21) 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-52264-30](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E0B42683CCB7CB8986257D510058C04D.0001): Red Deflation Strap 40-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-30 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52581](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DDAC60AC1CE297D186257D510058B2B6.0001): Skirt Dipper S66A/ S71A CW/CWS/RB5. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52581 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-51880-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D6F5E43A965C049186257D510058BDA5.0001): Spring Pocket Rect. 5/8 opening. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-1 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52955](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C2AEC1B3D541737586257D510058B73D.0001): Deflation Panel S66A/S71A Aerochute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52955 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-51880-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8C7CA2F43552825386257D510058BDCC.0001): Spring Pocket Rect. 7/8 opening. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-2 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52937](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8B116997FDEB85BE86257D510058B585.0001): Deflation Panel S66A/ S71A Para-Rip. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52937 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-51880-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/59CB9A82C9EEA8BB86257D510058BDF4.0001): Spring Pocket Back-up Rect.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-5 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52933](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4096E1A70FA41DC986257D510058B536.0001): Deflation Panel S66A Spring Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52933 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52264-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3A951BCDD8291E3386257D510058BE44.0001): Red Deflation Strap 126 ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-5 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52582](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/397E67A35EB3F20586257D510058B2DD.0001): Skirt Dipper S66A/ S71A RB6/8/12. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52582 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-51096](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1823241A73D45E7D86257D510058B0FE.0001): Skirt S66A/S71A. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51096 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-51982-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0DC4722A0FCD989186257D510058B46E.0001): Deflation Panel S66A Rip Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51982-5 · Sep 10, 2014 - [ARP52870](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BF351965FFE78FA786257BBA00482DCB.0001): Cable Set, 4PT, S-66A, A-Blk Kevlar [TW]. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52870 · Jul 7, 2013 - [ARP52871](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/01FD5D1CD2B4666E86257BBA00482DCC.0001): Cable Set, 4PT, S-66A, A-Blk Steel [TW]. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52871 · Jul 7, 2013 - [ARP52824-15](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6E83444BC73E1D3C86257B080075B593.0001): Cable Pair B, 4 point, S66A/S71A, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-15 · Jan 24, 2013 - [ARP52824-17](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4BCAFF49795DB73486257B080075B596.0001): Cable Pair C, 4 point, S66A/S71A, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-17 · Jan 24, 2013 - [All parts noted on John Terry Master Drawing List TCC 001 as listed on Approved Model List SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2F62196899E6528D8525704D004C82BC.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates · Modification part · Nov 6, 2000 - [All parts noted on MDL TCC 001 as listed on AML No. SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C97689D806730C3A8525704D004C84D0.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates - Aerostatic Engineering · Modification part · Sep 2, 1997 - [RP104](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6832D58A7DE226268525703F004DD361.0001): Replacement Panel. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-17653 Gores 1-24 Station 12-90.52 · Oct 5, 1994 - [W-175-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9C71A3ABCFE64EC78525703F004DD2E4.0001): Hot Air Balloon Envelope. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-17653, D-52071, D-51502 · Aug 7, 1994 - [Dwg 100-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1406C80067C79ECF8525703D006949BF.0001): Refueling Adaptor. Balloons Unlimited of Wis Inc · Modification part · Dec 12, 1993 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aerostar International S-66A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-66a): 10 registered aircraft, registry code 7486066 - [Raven Industries S-66A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-industries-s-66a): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 7480612 --- 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.