# Aerostar International RX-9 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7487010 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC - Model: RX-9 - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 6 - 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-rx-9 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 (3) - [N5265G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5265G): [Palmer Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMER%20SCOTT), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 2000, S/N RX9-3015 - [N9079F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9079F): [Above Reality Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABOVE%20REALITY%20INC), [Jericho, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Jericho), S/N RX9-3011 - [N9116M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9116M): [Churchman Harrison](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHURCHMAN%20HARRISON), [Mcdonough, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Mcdonough), S/N RX9-3013 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 CEN09CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA358), Jun 14, 2009: Aerostar International RX-9 (N9116M), Marathon City, WI, minor damage. Probable cause: A hard landing as a result of unexpected high winds and gusts. - [NTSB LAX99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA093), Feb 11, 1999: Aerostar RX-9 (N91067), Peoria, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's attempted flight in an area of forecasted high winds and his inadequate compensation for those wind conditions once encountered. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20090613054199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090613054199A), Jun 13, 2009: Arostr RX9 (N9116M), Wausau, WI, Minor damage. The balloon took off in 6 knot winds. Within a few minutes the pilot noticed groundspeed increasing to over 35 knots. The envelope started collapsing forcing… - [Accident 19990211014289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990211014289A), Feb 11, 1999: Arostr RX9 (N91067), Peoria, AZ, Substantial damage. (.19)On February 11, 1999, about 0837 hours mountain standard time, an Aerostar international,inc., RX-9 balloon, N91067, owned and operated by the pilot, made… ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6) 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 SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry ## 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-52264-23](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FA50C5B0CCCFE1CD86257D510058BF84.0001): Red Deflation Strap 117-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-23 · 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-52959](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C0FABDE5ACB63BFA86257D510058B7DC.0001): Deflation Panel RX9 Aerochute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52959 · 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-52264-32](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5B7061A58B6BE56186257D510058C09D.0001): Red Deflation Strap 36-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-32 · 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-51880-6](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3B040CD448FEDED586257D510058BE1D.0001): Spring Pocket Rect. 3/8 opening. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-6 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52951](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2C978DEA5F44C85286257D510058B37E.0001): Skirt Dipper RX9. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52951 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52947](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2BEB4B96311CD88686257D510058B69D.0001): Deflation Panel RX9 Parachute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52947 · Sep 10, 2014 - [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. 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