- Manufacturer (registry)
- AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
- Model
- RXS-8
- Registry code
- 7487009
- Registered
- 64 aircraft
- Type
- Balloon
- Engines
- None
- Seats
- 4
- 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 · 106
| 1993 | 28 |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1993 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1
Airframe · Aerostar International RXS-8
SAIB CE-11-44Fuel: Cylinder Strap InstallationQuery with SQL
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Registered aircraft · 64
N4058SFuller David M II · Saint Augustine, FLN40706Air America LLC · Saint Cloud, MNN5012UFleury Michael A · Red Rock, AZ
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NTSB investigations · 7
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Of 6 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN22LA159Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International RXS-8 · Yutan, NEThe pilot’s improper brace during landing which resulted in a serious injury during the landing sequence.NTSB FTW03LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Bossier City, LAThe failure of the passenger to follow the pilots landing instructions.NTSB FTW02LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RXS-8 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line during landing. A contributing factor was the high wind during the landing.NTSB IAD01LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International RXS-8 · Flemington, NJpilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the downdrafts.NTSB DEN00LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RXS-8 · Artesia, NMThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.NTSB DEN99LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RXS8 · Albuquerque, NMThe high wind condition and the pilot's subsequent intentional hard touchdown. A factor was the small landing area that was available to the pilot.NTSB CHI97LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RXS-8 · Sioux Falls, SDthe ground crewmember failed to maintain visual contact with the balloon, while it was landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the ground crewmember allowed her attention to be diverted while keeping a child out of harms way.
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FAA incident reports · 10
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20220327006689AAerostar International RXS-8 · Yutan, NEOn March 27, 2022 N9106Q, an Aerostar RXS-8 hot air balloon, departed at 1815 local time from a launch site on the western edge of omaha, Nebraska with one pilot and three passengers on board. The personal flight conducted under 14 CFR part 91 traveled…Incident 20110530019309IAerostar International RXS-8 · Sugar Grove, PADaily report application 5/30/2011, as stated; description of event: Sugar Grove pa, N5019V an RXS-8 hot air balloon, executed a forced landing into a tree in a farm area after running out of fuel. Local law enforcement responded and assisted lowering the…Incident 20091009020421IArostr RXS8 · Albuquerque, NMAt 0830 MDT on October 9, 2009 during competition at the Albuquerque international balloon fiesta, N5012U, and Aerostar RXS-8 hot air balloon, collided in flight with N3021P, a lindstrand 90A hot air balloon, causing minor damage to N3021P. The collision…Accident 20030419008259AArostr RXS8 · Bossier City, LA(-23) The pilot briefed the passenger prior to landing. The pilot laid his hand held radio on the top of the propane tank. As the balloon contacted the ground, the radio fell on the floor. The passenger tried to pick the radio up and fell forward into the…Accident 20011013036769AArostr RXS8 · Albuquerque, NM(.19) On October 13, 2001, at 0845 mountain daylight time, an Aerostar RXS-8 balloon, N5260E, was substantially damaged after impacting trees and power lines during a high wind landing near the Albuquerque International Airport, Albuquerque, new Mexico. The…Accident 20010715016969AArostr RXS8 · Flemington, NJ(.19) On July 15, 2001, at 2015 eastern daylight time, an Aerostar international, inc, RXS-8 balloon, N7106F, was not damaged during a hard landing to a dry pond bed in Flemington, new jersey. The certificated commercial pilot was not injured and the three…Accident 19991106036959AArostr RXS8 · Artesia, NM(.4) Prior to landing, the pilot observed the winds to be between 10 and 12 knots, and she briefed her passengers on high wind landing procedures, specifically with regard to proper positioning for landing. Upon landing, the balloon's basket tipped and one of…Accident 19981010036789AArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NM(.19) On October 10, 1998, approximately 1000 mountain daylight time, an Aerostar RXS8 balloon, N9105Z, was not damaged during landing near Albuquerque fiesta park, Albuquerque, new Mexico. The commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured; however, one…Accident 19970419006199AArostr RXS8 · Sioux Falls, SDOn landing sequence balloon struck one of ground crew personnel. (.4)the pilot was landing the balloon in an elementary school parking lot/playground, when the accident occurred. A ground crewmember became occupied with making sure that a child was out of the…Incident 19950716024239IArostr RX8 · Stewartsville, NJWind shift on landing. Elected to continue. Wind drifted balloon into a house. Minor damage to house and balloon.
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.
STCs that may be installed · 10
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.
STC SB10564SCInstallation of Night Position LightsSTC SB01030CHReplace Aerostar Basket/BurnerFuel Tanks with a Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder & Colt) Basket/Burner/Fuel TanksSTC SB146CHReplace Aerostar Basket/Burner with a Cameron Basket/BurnerSTC SB09657RCInstallation of Aircraft Position LightsSTC SB04407ATInstallation of the DBI-III OmegaSTC SB04089CHReplace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket, Part Number BA-007-A-001, S/N BA1175; the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Burner, Part Number BU-008-A-002, S/N BU1378. Replace the Aerostar International fuel tanks with the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Fuel Tanks, Part Number CY-030-A-001, S/Ns 1519, 1520, and 1521STC SB04009CHReplace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Lindstrand Balloons USA Basket, Part Number BA-007-A-001, S/N 1075; the Thunder & Colt Burner, Model Colt MK III, S/N 2366. Replace the Aerostar International fuel tanks with the Thunder & Colt Fuel Tanks, Part Number T&C V30, S/Ns 2557, 2558, 2559, and 1627.STC SB917GLAddition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line.STC SB00601NYInstallation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope.STC SB00407LAInstallation of foam padded tank covers.
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PMA parts · 14
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-51880-1Spring Pocket Rect. 5/8 openingP/N SAT-52958Deflation Panel RX8/RXS8 AerochuteP/N SAT-52386Skirt RX-8/ RXS8P/N SAT-52946Deflation Panel RX8/RXS8 ParachuteP/N SAT-51880-2Spring Pocket Rect. 7/8 openingP/N SAT-52264-28Red Deflation Strap 26-ft.P/N SAT-52546Skirt Dipper RX8/RXS8P/N SAT-51880-5Spring Pocket Back-up Rect.P/N SAT-51880-6Spring Pocket Rect. 3/8 openingP/N SAT-52264-22Red Deflation Strap 97-ft.ARP52824-3Cable Pair B, 4 point, RX7/RX8/RXS8, Caribiner/Kevlar SuspARP52824-8Cable Pair A, 4 point, RX8/RXS8, Caribiner/Kevlar SuspAll parts noted on John Terry Master Drawing List TCC 001 as listed on Approved Model List SB00408LATank CoverAll parts noted on MDL TCC 001 as listed on AML No. SB00408LATank Cover
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