# Aerostar International S-66A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7486066 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC - Model: S-66A - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 2 - 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: 10 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-66a 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 - [AD 86-10-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-10-11-R1): Fuel Supply Hose Assemblies · Aerostar International RX-6, RX-7, S-40A and 6 more. Effective Jul 10, 1986 - [AD 81-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-21-02-R1): Hook And Pile Fastener Tape · Aerostar International RX-6, RX-7, S-40A and 5 more. Effective Mar 8, 1984 ## 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 (10) - [N3585D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3585D): [Erwin Keith S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERWIN%20KEITH%20S), [Milford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Milford), built 1990, S/N S66A-3037 - [N5089B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5089B): [Skycab Balloon Promotions Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYCAB%20BALLOON%20PROMOTIONS%20INC), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 2004, S/N S66A-3068 - [N5289A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5289A): [Above It All Balloon Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABOVE%20IT%20ALL%20BALLOON%20CO%20INC), [Basalt, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Basalt), S/N S66A-3066 - [N6372Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6372Y): [Robins Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINS%20THOMAS), [Alpha, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Alpha), built 1992, S/N S66A-3048 - [N6468L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6468L): [Fly Hot Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20HOT%20AIR%20LLC), [Natchez, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Natchez), S/N S66A-3011 - [N6563Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6563Q): [Lake Geneva Balloon Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20GENEVA%20BALLOON%20CO%20LLC), [Lake Geneva, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Lake%20Geneva), built 1987, S/N S66A-3021 - [N65850](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65850): [Gerred Michael S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GERRED%20MICHAEL%20S), [Bel Air, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Bel%20Air), built 1988, S/N S66A-3023 - [N7099S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7099S): built 1995, S/N S66A-3056 - [N7155J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7155J): [Marketing Services Inc Of Pueblo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARKETING%20SERVICES%20INC%20OF%20PUEBLO), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1996, S/N S66A-3059 - [N90002](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90002): [Fantasy Balloon Flights Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FANTASY%20BALLOON%20FLIGHTS%20INC), [Port Jervis, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Port%20Jervis), built 1992, S/N S66A-3049 ## NTSB investigations (9) 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 DEN08LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA004), Oct 8, 2007: Aerostar S-66A (N7179Z), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance resulting in an in-flight collision with power lines, and the ground crew's improper assistance. Contributing to this accident… - [NTSB DEN03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA081), May 17, 2003: Aerostar International S66A-3060 (N7179Z), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high wind landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the high wind and the berm. - [NTSB DEN00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA150), Aug 12, 2000: Aerostar S-66A (N5268L), Edwards, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Lack of crew coordination when the ground crew failed to hold the balloon in position following landing as the pilot expected them to do. A factor was power lines. - [NTSB LAX93LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA188), Apr 22, 1993: Aerostar AX-9 (N63164), Calistoga, CA, no damage. Probable cause: THE BALLOON'S ENCOUNTER WITH HIGHER THAN FORECAST WINDS WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DESIGN OF THE BALLOON BASKET WITH A RECESSED AREA WHICH PREVENTED ANY… - [NTSB NYC92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA177), Aug 22, 1992: Aerostar AX-9 (N28267), Hopkinton, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT PLANNING WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. - [NTSB BFO92LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA082), May 24, 1992: Aerostar AX-9 - S-66A (N3604Y), Southhampton, NJ, no damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT USED AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AN UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION. - [NTSB LAX90LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA220), Jun 16, 1990: Aerostar S-66A (N6307C), Davis, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY MANAGE THE FUEL VALVES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUEL PRESSURE TO THE BURNER. - [NTSB DEN88LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA007), Oct 11, 1987: Aerostar S-66A (N64547), Albuquerque, NM, no damage - [NTSB DEN86LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA229), Aug 9, 1986: Raven Aero Star S-66A (N2805F), Fort Collins, CO, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (13) 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 20071008828069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071008828069A), Oct 8, 2007: Raven S66A (N7179Z), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On October 8, 2007, at approximately 0742 MDT, an Aerostar S-66A, N7179Z, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged when it struck the top… - [Accident 20030517009649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030517009649A), May 17, 2003: Raven S66A (N7179Z), Albuquerque, NM. (-23) On may 17, 2003, at 0800 MDT, a Aerostar international, S-66A, N7179Z, registered to skyspan adventures LLC, landed hard with a basket tip-over when the… - [Incident 20001025031259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001025031259I), Oct 25, 2000: Raven S66A (N64547), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. (-23)On October 25, 2000 at approximately 315 mp. Balloon, N64547 owned and operated by [privacy data omitted], using the balloon for a commerical flight with… - [Accident 20000812013199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000812013199A), Aug 12, 2000: Raven S66A (N5268L), Edwards, CO, No damage. (-23) On August 12, 2000, at 09:00 am MDT, an Aerostar S-66A balloon, N5268L sustained substantial damage when it struck power lines during landing at Edwards,… - [Accident 19941028036789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941028036789A), Oct 28, 1994: Raven S66A (N6464S), Hollins, VA, No damage. High winds broke tethers. - [Accident 19940911026439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940911026439A), Sep 11, 1994: Raven S66A (N6438N), Ringoes, NJ, No damage. Attempting to land on a field when it was blown ito a cemetary by high winds, basket tipped over. - [Incident 19940209005119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940209005119I), Feb 9, 1994: Raven S66A (N6325V), Steamboat Sprin, CO, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot reported that the weather at the time of the incident was clear, no restrictions to visibility, temperature bout 25 degrees f. and winds light… - [Incident 19931010045109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931010045109I), Oct 10, 1993: Raven S66A (N6517Y), Norvelt, PA. Balloon landed in open field. Bumped several times. Basket turned over on side. Passenger struck head on burner. - [Accident 19920822032819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920822032819A), Aug 22, 1992: Raven S66A (N28267), Hopkinton, MA, Substantial damage. Forced down into trees after fuel exhaustion. One hour flight stretched to two hours. Lacked suitable landing area. - [Accident 19920524056319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920524056319A), May 24, 1992: Raven S66A (N3604Y), Southhampton, NJ. Encountered adverse wind conditions. Had to descend steeply to make last open field. Hard impact,passenger injured - [Accident 19900616021119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900616021119A), Jun 16, 1990: Raven S66A (N6307C), Davis, CA, Substantial damage. Encountered low fuel burn. Landing in a back yard struck wires. Pilot mismanaged fuel, caused low pressure. - [Accident 19871011059409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871011059409A), Oct 11, 1987: Raven S66A (N64547), Albuquerque, NM. Landed hard in a gravel pit. Basket bumped rough ground and passengers fell on each other causing injuries. - [Accident 19860809042119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860809042119A), Aug 9, 1986: Raven S66A (N2805F), Fort Collins, CO, Substantial damage. The balloon struck powerlines during landing. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 99ZZZX340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX340), Dec 16, 1998: PIN. FAILED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALTITUDE OF TWO FEET, THE NR 4 ALUMINUN CONNECTOR PIN (PN 51518) SNAPPED IN HALF (COMPLETELY FAILED) SEPARATING THE GONDOLA FROM ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (11) 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 SB00096NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00096NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-175-4 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T - [STC SB705NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB705NE): Installation of an Aerostat envelope, Model W-140-2. Ronald T. DiGiovanni - [STC SB735NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB735NE): Installation of an Aerostat envelope, Model W-140-4. Ronald T. DiGiovanni - [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 - [STC SL1572SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1572SO): Replacement of envelope fabric. Head Balloons Inc ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (21) 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-52264-30](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E0B42683CCB7CB8986257D510058C04D.0001): Red Deflation Strap 40-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-30 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52581](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DDAC60AC1CE297D186257D510058B2B6.0001): Skirt Dipper S66A/ S71A CW/CWS/RB5. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52581 · 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-52955](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C2AEC1B3D541737586257D510058B73D.0001): Deflation Panel S66A/S71A Aerochute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52955 · 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-52937](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8B116997FDEB85BE86257D510058B585.0001): Deflation Panel S66A/ S71A Para-Rip. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52937 · 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-52933](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4096E1A70FA41DC986257D510058B536.0001): Deflation Panel S66A Spring Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52933 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52264-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3A951BCDD8291E3386257D510058BE44.0001): Red Deflation Strap 126 ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-5 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52582](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/397E67A35EB3F20586257D510058B2DD.0001): Skirt Dipper S66A/ S71A RB6/8/12. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52582 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-51096](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1823241A73D45E7D86257D510058B0FE.0001): Skirt S66A/S71A. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51096 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-51982-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0DC4722A0FCD989186257D510058B46E.0001): Deflation Panel S66A Rip Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51982-5 · Sep 10, 2014 - [ARP52870](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BF351965FFE78FA786257BBA00482DCB.0001): Cable Set, 4PT, S-66A, A-Blk Kevlar [TW]. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52870 · Jul 7, 2013 - [ARP52871](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/01FD5D1CD2B4666E86257BBA00482DCC.0001): Cable Set, 4PT, S-66A, A-Blk Steel [TW]. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52871 · Jul 7, 2013 - [ARP52824-15](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6E83444BC73E1D3C86257B080075B593.0001): Cable Pair B, 4 point, S66A/S71A, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-15 · Jan 24, 2013 - [ARP52824-17](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4BCAFF49795DB73486257B080075B596.0001): Cable Pair C, 4 point, S66A/S71A, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-17 · 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 - [RP104](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6832D58A7DE226268525703F004DD361.0001): Replacement Panel. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-17653 Gores 1-24 Station 12-90.52 · Oct 5, 1994 - [W-175-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9C71A3ABCFE64EC78525703F004DD2E4.0001): Hot Air Balloon Envelope. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-17653, D-52071, D-51502 · Aug 7, 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. - [Raven Industries S-66A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-industries-s-66a): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 7480612 - [Aerostar International RAVEN S-66A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-raven-s-66a): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 7486067 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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