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Raven Industries RX6

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Aircraft model · Balloon · Balloon · registry code 7480502

Manufacturer (registry)
RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC.
Model
RX6
Registry code
7480502
Registered
10 aircraft
Type
Balloon
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
60 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA15CE
Holder
Balloonacy LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 199

1974Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1975In forceSuperseded2026
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7480502'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7480502'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 10

N1184RClemons Pamela K · Boone, IAS/N RX6-238N1868RDurden Dewitt D · Spanish Fort, ALBuilt 1978 · S/N RX6-254N1884RBurgess Richard L · Rio Rancho, NMBuilt 1978 · S/N RX6-266N1894RHawkins Richard D · Tybee Island, GAS/N RX6-278N1911RBoylan Michael E · Washington, ILBuilt 1978 · S/N RX6-290N3303XRoss Fred · Hollywood, FLS/N RX6310N5557NSchreiber-Beck Cynthia K · Wahpeton, NDBuilt 1979 · S/N RX6-346N5562RKimmich Russ S · Coronado, CABuilt 1979 · S/N RX6-354N5673NHannibal Robert A · Topeka, KSBuilt 1978 · S/N RX6-306N9803LDekoevend Enterprises Inc · Fort Garland, COBuilt 1974 · S/N RX6-107
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7480502')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 15

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB LAX88LA276Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven RX-6 · Sun City, CAThe pilot & pax departed on a local area balloon flt. After 30 minutes the pilot began a descent to an open feild north of some power lines. During the descent the balloon began to drift to the right and the pilot realized that his ground crew did not have…Jul 31, 1988 · N1183R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84FNC05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRaven RX 6 · North Lebannon, MEStudent balloon pilot was on third supervised solo flt with his flt instructor acting as member of the chase crew. Plt was controlling descent with short bursts of propane burner. Ground contact was hard enough to cause the balloon skirt to continue downward…Jul 3, 1984 · N5568A · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DQA23Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRaven RX-6 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot reported that the balloon was inflated and launched at about 0700 MDT. Later, the wind velocity increased and a final landing was made at about 0930 MDT. During the landing, a ground crewmember's leg was broken when it was hit by the gondola.Jul 25, 1982 · N1884R · No damageNTSB FTW82FQA04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRaven RX-6 · Albuquerque, NMOct 11, 1981 · N8663L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN81DTE65Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRaven RX-6 · Golden, COAug 5, 1981 · N5557B · No damageNTSB LAX81DUJ28Accident · No injuriesClosedRaven RX-6 · Peoria, AZJan 10, 1981 · N8702L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN80FQA23Accident · No injuriesClosedRaven RX-6 · Albuquerque, NMMar 29, 1980 · N6396L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79DEX37Accident · No injuriesClosedRaven RX-7 · Shelbyville, INAug 15, 1979 · N5554S · DestroyedNTSB MKC79DTK18Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRaven RX-6 · Sioux Falls, SDJul 10, 1979 · N1882R · No damageNTSB MIA78DLD53Accident · No injuriesClosedRaven RX-6 · Tampa, FLJun 11, 1978 · N7271L · DestroyedNTSB IAD77DLT03Accident · No injuriesClosedRaven RX6 · Huntingdon, TNApr 10, 1977 · N1035R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76FCD41Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRaven RX-6 · Carlisle, IAApr 29, 1976 · N8671L · DestroyedNTSB MIA76DKG56Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRaven RX-6 · Albany, GAApr 18, 1976 · N8692L · No damageNTSB CHI76AC018Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRaven RX-6 · Island Lake, ILAug 26, 1975 · N7282L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN75AD064Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRaven RX-6 · Albuquerque, NMJun 28, 1975 · N1015R · No damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7480502')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 26

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 19890924053109IRaven RX6 · Ft Calhoun, NEBalloon contacted and broke powerline while coming in for landing. Pilot stated he did not see line.Sep 24, 1989 · N5568K · Minor damageAccident 19880731028339ARaven RX6 · Hemet, CAAborted landing. Began go around and hit wires. Balloon burned,fell to ground. Blamed wind gust. Wind reported calmJul 31, 1988 · N1183R · Substantial damageIncident 19850603032029IRaven RX6 · South Bend, INStruck powerlines while attempting a landing in a parking lot.Jun 3, 1985 · N6320L · Minor damage
See all 26 incident reports
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7480502')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 13

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SB09657RCInstallation of Aircraft Position LightsAlbuquerque Balloon Center, Inc.STC SB04407ATInstallation of the DBI-III OmegaBalloonacy, Ltd. LLCSTC SB917GLAddition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line.LTA Aviation IncSTC SB00601NYInstallation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope.DiGiovanni Ronald T.STC SA2738SWInstallation of an electric operated valve.John TerrySTC SB00407LAInstallation of foam padded tank covers.John TerrySTC SA5469NMInstallation of position light.Great American Balloon Co IncSTC SA2758SWInstallation of revised deflation valve.AERCOSTC SL1572SOReplacement of envelope fabric.Head Balloons IncSTC SB2299NMInstallation of position lights.Kelly Nancy KSTC SL163GLModification: Move the velcro 4 to6 inches back away from the lip of the deflation port. Enlarge deflation panel.Wiederkehr Matt HSTC SB9WEInstallation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator.Advanced Aircraft ComponentsSTC SB4WEInstallation of digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator.Advanced Aircraft Components
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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7480502')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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PMA parts · 16

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-52934Deflation Panel RX6/RX7 Spring TopSuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52934 · Sep 10, 2014P/N SAT-51982-7Deflation Panel RX6/RX7 Rip TopSuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51982-7 · Sep 10, 2014P/N SAT-51880-1Spring Pocket Rect. 5/8 openingSuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-1 · Sep 10, 2014
See all 16 PMA parts
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A15CE')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['RX-6'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

Aerostar International RX-61 registered aircraftRegistry code 7486006Mueller Doug RX60 registered aircraftRegistry code 056263Y
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'RX6' AND m.code NOT IN ('7480502')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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