Aircraft model · Balloon · Balloon · registry code 7487007

Manufacturer (registry)
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
Model
RX-7
Registry code
7487007
Registered
96 aircraft
Type
Balloon
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA15CE
Holder
Balloonacy LLC

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

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Aircraft by year built · 211

1966Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 211 aircraft
19661
198652
198752
198828
19892
19902
19914
199213
19934
199415
199513
19961
19973
19988
19995
20002
20012
20022
20051
20071

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 5

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1984In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 5 ADs
19841
19861
19911
19931
20131
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7487007'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7487007'))
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Registered aircraft · 96

See all 96 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7487007')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 11

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB ERA24LA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International RX-7 · Amsterdam, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during final approach for landing.Sep 13, 2024 · N53081 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International RX 7 · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a postaccident fire.Oct 7, 2019 · N9126K · DestroyedNTSB CEN10CA010Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International RX-7 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the sudden climb following the ejection of the passenger.Oct 5, 2009 · N9126K · Minor damageNTSB CHI04CA191Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Wausau, WIThe pilot's inability to compensation for the turbulence and wind conditions. Contributing factors were the variable winds and the turbulence.Jul 25, 2004 · N7144Y · No damageNTSB LAX03LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Reno, NVA sudden wind shift that forced the balloon to drift towards an obstruction, and the pilot's inability to perform an evasive maneuver in sufficient time to prevent a collision.Feb 22, 2003 · N6413N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA229Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Rally RX-7 · Prescott Valley, AZThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wires.Jun 26, 1999 · N6426K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA124Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX7 · Tucson, AZfailure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from another balloon, while landing in a crowded area.Mar 16, 1997 · N71150 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA287Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Fountain, COThe pilot's improper aircraft handling during landing in high wind conditions. A factor was the high wind.Sep 4, 1994 · N3578D · No damageNTSB CHI94LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Augusta, KSThe improper touchdown performed by the balloon pilot.Apr 16, 1994 · N6408F · No damageNTSB LAX90LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Chandler, AZImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: variable and high wind conditions.Dec 2, 1989 · N64997 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Crestwood, KYThe balloon contacted power lines as it was beginning to climb after an aborted ldg attempt. Electrical arcing ignited the propane fuel supply on board. The sole-occupant student plt jumped from the burning balloon and fell approx 40 ft onto a fence. The…Jul 9, 1987 · N2897H · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7487007')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 25

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

See all 25 incident reports
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7487007')
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Service difficulty reports · 1

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'RX7'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 13

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

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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7487007')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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PMA parts · 16

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.

See all 16 PMA parts
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A15CE')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['RX-7'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'RX7' AND m.code NOT IN ('7487007')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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