# Aerostar International S-51A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7485004
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
- Model: S-51A
- 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: 8
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-51a

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 (8)

- [N162TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162TS): [Dick Miller LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DICK%20MILLER%20LLC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 2001, S/N S51A-3017
- [N5091L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5091L): [Justice William D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JUSTICE%20WILLIAM%20D), [Land O Lakes, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Land%20O%20Lakes), built 2003, S/N S51A-3024
- [N5237V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5237V): [605 Balloon Ride LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/605%20BALLOON%20RIDE%20LLC), [Sioux Falls, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Sioux%20Falls), S/N S51A3013
- [N5284J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5284J): [Young Carl E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20CARL%20E), [De Witt, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/De%20Witt), built 2001, S/N S51A-3015
- [N5297V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5297V): [Bullock John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BULLOCK%20JOHN%20W), [Wausau, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Wausau), built 2001, S/N S51A-3018
- [N7171Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7171Z): [Sproul Keith A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPROUL%20KEITH%20A), [North Brunswick, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/North%20Brunswick), built 1996, S/N S51A-3004
- [N9052R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9052R): [Balloon The Rockies Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20THE%20ROCKIES%20INC), [Park City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Park%20City), S/N S51A-3006
- [N9078Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9078Z): [Trippe Christopher P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPPE%20CHRISTOPHER%20P), [Natchez, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Natchez), built 1998, S/N S51A-3009

## 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) (3)

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

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (4)

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-52264-28](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7931CAADDAA7B86286257D510058BFFC.0001): Red Deflation Strap 26-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-28 · 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
- [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

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