# Aerostar International RAVEN S52A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7485052
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
- Model: RAVEN S52A
- 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: 10
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-raven-s52a

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

## 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 (10)

- [N70240](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70240): [Klein Raymond O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLEIN%20RAYMOND%20O), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 1994, S/N S52A-3015
- [N7037N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7037N): [Bennett Jeff A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENNETT%20JEFF%20A), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1994, S/N S52A-3017
- [N70467](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70467): [Balloon Talk LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20TALK%20LLC), [Bloomfield, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Bloomfield), built 1994, S/N S52A-3016
- [N9096Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9096Y): [Clark J Stanley](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLARK%20J%20STANLEY), [Pewee Valley, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Pewee%20Valley), built 1993, S/N S52A-3006
- [N9097E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9097E): [Bauwens Michael G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUWENS%20MICHAEL%20G), [Park City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Park%20City), built 1993, S/N S52A-3007
- [N9110R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9110R): [Conley Jeffrey A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONLEY%20JEFFREY%20A), [Upper Sandusky, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Upper%20Sandusky), built 1993, S/N S52A-3010
- [N9119N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9119N): [Forden Noah](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORDEN%20NOAH), [Saunderstown, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Saunderstown), built 1993, S/N S52A-3009
- [N9141H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9141H): [Odom Gary Eure](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ODOM%20GARY%20EURE), [Valparaiso, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Valparaiso), built 1994, S/N S52A-3012
- [N9176B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9176B): [Montgomery Daniel C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTGOMERY%20DANIEL%20C), [West Jordan, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/West%20Jordan), built 1994, S/N S52A-3013
- [N9181H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9181H): [Siegmann Linda Villiere](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIEGMANN%20LINDA%20VILLIERE), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), S/N S52A-3014

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 20210310009619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210310009619I), Mar 10, 2021: Aerostar International Inc RAVEN S52A (N70467), Nazareth, PA, No damage. The pilot was on final approach to landing the balloon, an Aerostar international, at the end of the flying day. The selected landing site was a suitable,…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8)

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 SB03299CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03299CH): Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Balony Kubicek Basket Model K13S, S/N 408 and the Balony Kubicek Burner Model IGNIS 2 Units, S/N 749 and 750. Michael Bauwens
- [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
- [STC SA5469NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5469NM): Installation of position light. Great American Balloon Co Inc

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (11)

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-52920](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FB6F872F6912696B86257D510058B355.0001): Skirt Dipper S-50A/S52A Small. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52920 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52264-13](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F78048B79A4E4C6986257D510058BEBC.0001): Red Deflation Strap 83-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-13 · 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-52543](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BD035E1A58E550DB86257D510058B1ED.0001): Skirt Dipper S50A/S52A Large. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52543 · 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-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
- [ARP52824-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9F7B6E544922574E86257B080075B582.0001): Cable Pair A, 4 point, S50A/S52A, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-2 · Jan 24, 2013
- [ARP52824-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7766DCB1DD90B71B86257B080075B57D.0001): Cable Pair C, 4 point, S50A/S52A, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-1 · 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
- [RP110](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/532E7FA1FB82CDF18525703F004DD367.0001): Replacement Panel. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-52052 Gores 1-24 Station 8.25-72.66 · Oct 5, 1994

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aerostar International S-52A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-52a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7485005

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