# Raven Industries S-66A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7480612 - Manufacturer (registry): RAVEN INDUSTRIES 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: 6 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-industries-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 (6) - [N119CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119CF): [Hustler James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUSTLER%20JAMES%20E), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1981, S/N S66A-119 - [N4082Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4082Z): [Uhlir Tammy Lea](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UHLIR%20TAMMY%20LEA), [Maplewood, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Maplewood), S/N S60A-253 - [N4193H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4193H): [Digiovanni Ronald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIGIOVANNI%20RONALD), [Milford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Milford), built 1982, S/N S66A-135 - [N42731](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42731): [Balloonatics And Aeronuts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOONATICS%20AND%20AERONUTS%20LLC), [Belvidere, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Belvidere), built 1983, S/N S66A-141 - [N57194](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57194): [Nilz Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NILZ%20PATRICK), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1980, S/N S66A-115 - [N96TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96TC): [Corey T J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COREY%20T%20J), [Buffalo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Buffalo), S/N S66A-156 ## NTSB investigations (10) 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 WPR12LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA138), Mar 16, 2012: Raven Industries S-66A (N57194), Avra Valley, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to partially open the balloon's vent before clearing a power line while landing, which resulted in the balloon descending too soon and contacting the power line. - [NTSB FTW96LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA176), Apr 20, 1996: Raven S-66A (N2814D), San Antonio, TX, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate briefing of his passengers. A factor was the high wind. - [NTSB SEA93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA017), Nov 2, 1992: Raven AX-9 (N57139), Green River, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INADEQUATE PREFLT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT RESULTING IN INFLT ENCOUNTER WITH WEATHER AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RATE OF DESCENT DURING AN EMERGENCY FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR… - [NTSB MIA88LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA036), Nov 5, 1987: Raven S-66A (N4094G), Naples, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI87LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA034), Nov 2, 1986: Raven S-66A (N4196N), Baldwin, WI, no damage - [NTSB CHI85LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA367), Sep 2, 1985: Raven AX-9 (N4196N), Blaine, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC85LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA024), Sep 30, 1984: Raven S-66A (N4272Y), Little Compton, RI, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX83LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA170), Mar 15, 1983: Raven AX-9 (N5714B), Mesa, AZ, no damage - [NTSB FTW83FQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FQA02), Oct 10, 1982: Raven Industries S-66A (N1980M), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82DHD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DHD14), Jun 20, 1982: Raven S-66A (N57023), Washington Town, NJ, minor damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (16) 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 20120316004789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120316004789A), Mar 16, 2012: Raven Industries Inc S-66A (N57194), Marana, AZ, Substantial damage. Balloon N57194 approached an open field for landing but the wind changed and the balloon was being blown toward some power lines. He climbed up above the power… - [Incident 19960803024529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960803024529I), Aug 3, 1996: Raven S66A (N122RB), Fort Collins, CO. Narrative: balloon launched at 0715. After launch the wind picked up to 330 degrees/30. This was not predicted. On landing the basket tipped over and one… - [Accident 19960420039489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960420039489A), Apr 20, 1996: Raven S66A (N2814D), San Antonio, TX. Hard landing bounced and dragged 150FT prior stopping. Basket tipped. Passenger injured as others fell on her. - [Incident 19900228022399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900228022399I), Feb 28, 1990: Raven S66A (N57139), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Struck a rise in terrain during a high wind landing. Wind dragged gondola approximately 150 yards. - [Incident 19890704045659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890704045659I), Jul 4, 1989: Raven S66A (N57139), Del Mar, CA. Struck temporary powerline on approach to land in field. Did not see unmarked wire in time. - [Incident 19880725041109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880725041109I), Jul 25, 1988: Raven S66A (N2789A), Reno, NV, Minor damage. Balloon caught on a lightpost while landing near freeway. No papers onboard,ADS not complied with,no head gear used - [Accident 19871105067379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871105067379A), Nov 5, 1987: Raven S66A (N4094G), Naples, FL, Substantial damage. Departed with bag vent valve partly open. Pulled dump valve to avoid powerlines. Hard landing. Bag struck wires. - [Incident 19870502022939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870502022939I), May 2, 1987: Raven S66A (N42108), Glenn Falls, NY. Basket tipped over during balloon landing. Passenger was injured. Passenger failed to follow landing instructions - [Accident 19861102065349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861102065349A), Nov 2, 1986: Raven S66A (N4196N), Baldwin, WI. A passenger was injured during a balloon landing. Passengers failed to follow the pilots instructions. - [Accident 19850902047329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850902047329A), Sep 2, 1985: Raven S66A (N4196N), Blaine, MN, Substantial damage. Struck a tree during descent to land. Gondola slid down tree and impacted ground. Passengers lost grip on basket. - [Accident 19840930061159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840930061159A), Sep 30, 1984: Raven S66A (N4272Y), Little Compton, RI, Substantial damage. Gust of wind caused basket to hit ground at an angle. Floor of basket became detached from side of basket. - [Incident 19840622050009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840622050009I), Jun 22, 1984: Raven S66A (N71171), Buffalo, NY, Minor damage. Balloon drifted towards lake erie. Passed up landing areas and ditched in lake as darkness settled. Rescued in am. - [Incident 19830925066599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830925066599I), Sep 25, 1983: Raven S66A (N71171), Orchard Park, NY, Minor damage. Envelope fell against electric lines during the landing phase. Caused power failure to scores of homes. - [Accident 19830315014109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830315014109A), Mar 15, 1983: Raven S66A (N5714B), Mesa, AZ. Wind increased after liftoff. Made hard landing due to wind. A passenger was injured. Did not obtain weather brief. - [Accident 19821010052149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821010052149A), Oct 10, 1982: Raven S66A (N1980M), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Caught in a downdraft and sudden gusty wind, balloon struck powerlines. Passengers and pilot jumped from 20 feet. - [Accident 19820620023769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820620023769A), Jun 20, 1982: Raven S66A (N57023), Washington Town, NJ. Wind tipped basket on touchdown, caused a passenger to step on anothers ankle and break it. ## 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. - [Aerostar International S-66A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-66a): 10 registered aircraft, registry code 7486066 - [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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