# Aerostar International S-49A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7484050
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
- Model: S-49A
- 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: 14
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-49a

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 (14)

- [N40976](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40976): [Kuller Timothy D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KULLER%20TIMOTHY%20D), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), S/N S49A-3209
- [N52098](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52098): [Fournier Douglas J J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOURNIER%20DOUGLAS%20J%20J), [Abilene, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Abilene), built 1999, S/N S49A-3214
- [N5287J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5287J): [Hicks Albert B Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HICKS%20ALBERT%20B%20JR), [Griffin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Griffin), S/N S49A-3216
- [N62CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62CT): [Brossett Gary M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROSSETT%20GARY%20M), [Columbus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Columbus), S/N S49A-3210
- [N7099H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7099H): [Michigan Hot Air Adventures](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHIGAN%20HOT%20AIR%20ADVENTURES), [Howell, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Howell), built 1995, S/N S49A-3198
- [N7099U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7099U): [Urbanovsky Michael R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/URBANOVSKY%20MICHAEL%20R), [Statesboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Statesboro), S/N S49A-3199
- [N7134S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7134S): [Nilz Patrick S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NILZ%20PATRICK%20S), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), built 1995, S/N S49A-3202
- [N71459](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71459): [Hanson Gregory K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSON%20GREGORY%20K), [De Witt, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/De%20Witt), built 1996, S/N S49A-3203
- [N7146C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7146C): [Lesmeister Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LESMEISTER%20MICHAEL%20A), [Rochester, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Rochester), S/N S49A-3204
- [N7158Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7158Z): [Lighter Than Air America](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGHTER%20THAN%20AIR%20AMERICA), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1996, S/N S49A-3206
- [N7169S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7169S): [Air Hound Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20HOUND%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Davenport, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Davenport), S/N S49A-3207
- [N7174R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7174R): [Wicked Balloons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICKED%20BALLOONS%20INC), [Worcester, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Worcester), S/N S49A-3208
- [N9066N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9066N): [Tscc Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSCC%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Frisco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Frisco), built 1997, S/N S49A-3211
- [N9142N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9142N): [Jones Janell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20JANELL), [Grass Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Grass%20Valley), S/N S49A-3213

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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 SB03363CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03363CH): Replace the Aerostar basket, burner & fuel tanks; with Lindstrand basket, burner & fuel tanks. Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB917GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB917GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc
- [STC SB00713LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00713LA): Installation of one additional 10 gallon propane tank. John Terry
- [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) (12)

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-52437](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C8701399CBDE8C3A86257D510058B19D.0001): Skirt S49A. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52437 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52486](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A9409B80D413259986257D510058B1C6.0001): Skirt Dipper ELS/ELSS, S49A/S51H/S53A. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52486 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-53089](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/67DFEF5847094BE386257D510058B3A5.0001): Skirt Dipper S49A/S51A/S53A CW/RWSW. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 53089 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52940](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/44B438A23F132A3386257D510058B5FE.0001): Deflation Panel S49A/S51A Parachute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52940 · Sep 10, 2014
- [ARP52873](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/65A2CFD9B41CF23086257BBA00482DCF.0001): Cable Set, 4PT, S-49A/S-51A/S-53A, A-Blk Steel [CW]. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52873 · Jul 7, 2013
- [ARP52872](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/363BA9E8099FCB0786257BBA00482DCD.0001): Cable Set, 4PT, S-49A/ S-51A/S-53A, A-Blk Kevlar [CW]. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52872 · Jul 7, 2013
- [ARP52824-6](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/27E46DDE617DFEF786257B080075B58B.0001): Cable Pair A, 4 point, S49A/S51A/S53A, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-6 · Jan 24, 2013
- [All parts noted on John Terry Master Drawing List TAB001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C2A6E631E9F6DB638525704D004C82B9.0001): 10 Gallon Propane Tank. Terry Associates · Modification part · Nov 6, 2000
- [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
- [RP113](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9A781B08269D397C8525703F004DD36A.0001): Replacement Panel. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-52049 Gores 1-16 Station 8-68.5 · Oct 5, 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 RAVEN S49A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-raven-s49a): 89 registered aircraft, registry code 7484049

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