# Raven S-40A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7480104 - Manufacturer (registry): RAVEN - Model: S-40A - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 60 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A15CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Balloonacy LLC - Registered aircraft: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-s-40a 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 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 - [AD 75-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-19-04): Valve System · Aerostar International RX-6, S-40A, S-50A and 2 more. Effective Sep 17, 1975 ## 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 (5) - [N1074R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1074R): [Anderson Justin C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20JUSTIN%20C), [Walla Walla, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Walla%20Walla), S/N S40A-138 - [N153MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N153MM): [Winker Gregory J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINKER%20GREGORY%20J), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 1971, S/N S40A-121 - [N1922R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1922R): [Barnum Eric E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNUM%20ERIC%20E), [Maumee, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Maumee), built 1969, S/N S40A-117 - [N55647](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55647): [Davis John C IV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20JOHN%20C%20IV), [Evergreen, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Evergreen), built 1979, S/N S40A-142 - [N69SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69SP): [Handcraft Furniture Balloon Rides LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANDCRAFT%20FURNITURE%20BALLOON%20RIDES%20LLC), [Lake Tomahawk, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Lake%20Tomahawk), built 1972, S/N S40A-122 ## 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 NYC72FNC10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FNC10), Sep 6, 1971: Raven S-40A (N1924R), Blue Hill, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0271), Jan 18, 1964: Raven S40 (N12000), Dana Point, CA, no damage, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (14) 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 SB917GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB917GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc - [STC SA2738SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2738SW): Installation of an electric operated valve. John Terry - [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 SA2737SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2737SW): Removal of LPG regulator. AERCO - [STC SL163GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL163GL): Modification: Move the velcro 4 to6 inches back away from the lip of the deflation port. Enlarge deflation panel. Wiederkehr Matt H - [STC SB9WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB9WE): Installation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components - [STC SB4WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB4WE): Installation of digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components - [STC SB1WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1WE): Replacement of Raven single burner system P/N 09645 with Raven two burner system P/N 10118 on Raven S-40 model balloon. Scorpion Productions - [STC SL575SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL575SO): Installation of ABP-181 automatic balloon pilot (automatic temperature control). Cline J Donald - [STC SA1720SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1720SW): Install four burner can assembly. Cutter Flying Service, Inc ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aerostar International S-40A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-40a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7484040 - [Sikorsky S-40A](https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-s-40a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8140724 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.