# Aerostar International S-57S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7485058
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
- Model: S-57S
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 4
- 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: 12
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-57s

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

## 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 (12)

- [N322PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N322PC): [Plains Capital Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLAINS%20CAPITAL%20CORP), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), built 2002, S/N S57S-3012
- [N5006Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5006Q): [Zion Balloons Utah LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZION%20BALLOONS%20UTAH%20LLC), [St George, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/St%20George), built 1999, S/N S57S-3009
- [N5031D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5031D): [Cavin John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVIN%20JOHN), [Indialantic, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Indialantic), S/N S57S-3014
- [N5076B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5076B): [Oliviann Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLIVIANN%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Hodgenville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Hodgenville), built 1999, S/N S57S-3010
- [N5228W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5228W): [H I Flight Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/H%20I%20FLIGHT%20INC), [Ripley, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Ripley), built 2006, S/N S57S-3015
- [N52867](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52867): [Post Employees Balloon Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POST%20EMPLOYEES%20BALLOON%20CLUB%20INC), [Battle Creek, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Battle%20Creek), built 2001, S/N S57S-3011
- [N90300](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90300): [Casaus Shelby L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASAUS%20SHELBY%20L), [Gardnerville, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Gardnerville), built 1992, S/N S57S-3002
- [N90399](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90399): [Kokopelli Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOKOPELLI%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1997, S/N S57S-3004
- [N9045P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9045P): [Conlin Spencer D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONLIN%20SPENCER%20D), [Macomb, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Macomb), built 1997, S/N S57S-3005
- [N9064M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9064M): [Adams Tyler J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20TYLER%20J), [Kennewick, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kennewick), built 1997, S/N S57S-3007
- [N90762](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90762): [Weiner Kenneth H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEINER%20KENNETH%20H), [Jamestown, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Jamestown), built 1999, S/N S57S-3008
- [N90999](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90999): [Ewer Dan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EWER%20DAN%20W), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1997, S/N S57S-3006

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Incident 20100321029559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100321029559I), Mar 21, 2010: Aerostar In S-57S (N90399), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Pilot reported that during an attempted landing in his balloon a gust of wind caught the envolope and drug the balloon several feet at which time the balloon…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5)

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 SB00601NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00601NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T
- [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry

## 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-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-52593](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9C2367725DF5511B86257D510058B306.0001): Skirt Dipper S-57S/S60S. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52593 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52264-29](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/94E3BEBDFC4629B286257D510058C025.0001): Red Deflation Strap 32-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-29 · 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- 52963](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/82E7CEDFFACB822286257D510058B805.0001): Deflation Panel S57S/S60S Spring top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52963 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52939](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6A44BBE12E8EC5A286257D510058B5D5.0001): Deflation Panel S57S/S60S Parachute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52939 · 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-52952](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3D044B188FBE6BB786257D510058B6EE.0001): Deflation Panel S57S/S60S Aerochute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52952 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52580](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0D9BAB840EFEFF9886257D510058B28E.0001): Skirt Dipper S-57S/S60S. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52580 · Sep 10, 2014
- [ARP52824-19](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/94B13CD52AF7B26B86257B080075B598.0001): Cable Pair C, 4 point, S57S/S60S, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-19 · Jan 24, 2013
- [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

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