# Aerostar International S-71A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7487072
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
- Model: S-71A
- 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-71a

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 (8)

- [N5013N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5013N): [Aeronautical Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERONAUTICAL%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Eagle, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Eagle), S/N S71A-3027
- [N5025L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5025L): [Digiovanni Ronald T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIGIOVANNI%20RONALD%20T), [Milford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Milford), built 2002, S/N S71A-3028
- [N5285M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5285M): [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), S/N S71A-3023
- [N5305Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5305Y): [Lewis John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20JOHN%20R), [Leakey, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leakey), built 2002, S/N S71A-3024
- [N5312E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5312E): [Balloons Of Vermont LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOONS%20OF%20VERMONT%20LLC), [Quechee, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Quechee), built 2002, S/N S71A-3025
- [N7139N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7139N): [Churchman Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHURCHMAN%20MARK%20A), [Lebanon, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lebanon), S/N S71A-3014
- [N9000C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9000C): [Williams David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20DAVID%20M), [Westtown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Westtown), built 1997, S/N S71A-3019
- [N91355](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91355): [Camelot Balloons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMELOT%20BALLOONS%20INC), [Basalt, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Basalt), built 1998, S/N S71A-3020

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 DEN03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA130), Jul 16, 2003: Aerostar S-71A (N5047C), Snowmass Villag, CO, no damage. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot of balloon #2 to maintain clearance from balloon #1 while overtaking him.
- [NTSB LAX03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA099), Feb 15, 2003: Aerostar International S-71A (N5285M), Scottsdale, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to cross over four sets of power lines with the existence of a known low fuel state and lack of wind, and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the…

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20161007019959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161007019959I), Oct 7, 2016: Aerostar International Inc S-71A (N5312E), Quechee, VT, Minor damage. On the evening of October 7, 2016 the pilot of a hot air balloon Aerostar S-71A with six passengers on board was navigating Quechee gorge Vermont when wind…
- [Accident 20030715016412A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030715016412A), Jul 15, 2003: Aerstr S71A (N5047C), Aspen, CO. (-23) Gregory wellens lifted off from snowmass ranch with 7 passengers on board at 6 am on July 15, 2003, on a commercial flight in Aerostar S71A balloon…
- [Accident 20030215002979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030215002979A), Feb 15, 2003: Aerstr S71A (N5285M), Scottsdale, AZ, Substantial damage. (.19) On February 20, 2003, about 1000 mountain standard time, an Aerostar S-71A balloon, N5285M, made a precautionary landing between power lines near the…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (7)

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 SB00096NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00096NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-175-4 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T
- [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) (13)

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-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-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-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-52264-24](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/38C5EA4682D2CE0686257D510058BFAC.0001): Red Deflation Strap 136-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-24 · 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
- [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
- [RP112](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1DC17BEEDF592C848525703F004DD369.0001): Replacement Panel. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-52071 Gores 1-24 Station 10.95-99 · 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

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Aerostar International RAVEN S71A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-raven-s71a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7487071

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