# Raven S-50A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7480204
- Manufacturer (registry): RAVEN
- Model: S-50A
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 4
- 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: 12
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-s-50a

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
- [AD 80-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-01-03): Parachute Top Release · Aerostar International S-50A, S-55A and S-60A. Effective Jan 7, 1980
- [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 (12)

- [N1221R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1221R): [Euphoria Richard L Jaworski](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EUPHORIA%20RICHARD%20L%20JAWORSKI), [Blair, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Blair), built 1977, S/N S50A-274
- [N1935R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1935R): [Lothe Sol J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOTHE%20SOL%20J), [El Prado, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/El%20Prado), S/N S50A-141
- [N1965R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1965R): [Johns Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNS%20ROBERT), [Fredonia, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Fredonia), built 1972, S/N S50A-178
- [N1967R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1967R): [Herman Kevin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERMAN%20KEVIN%20E), [York, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/York), S/N S50A-182
- [N1977R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1977R): [Robb Ronny L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBB%20RONNY%20L), [Pleasant Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Pleasant%20Lake), built 1972, S/N S50A-189
- [N1991R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1991R): [Jaworski Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAWORSKI%20RICHARD%20L), [Blair, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Blair), built 1972, S/N S50A-188
- [N51476](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51476): [Wheeler James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHEELER%20JAMES%20H), [Bryan, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Bryan), built 1973, S/N S50A-200
- [N51489](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51489): [Brielmann Kevin C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRIELMANN%20KEVIN%20C), [Cromwell, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Cromwell), S/N S50A-207
- [N54690](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54690): [Bubbles On Ash LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUBBLES%20ON%20ASH%20LLC), [Tempe, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tempe), built 1974, S/N S50A-248
- [N5563N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5563N): [Kornfield Edward Alan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KORNFIELD%20EDWARD%20ALAN), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1980, S/N S50A-282
- [N5MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5MM): [Lincicome Michael T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINCICOME%20MICHAEL%20T), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), built 1978, S/N S50A-278
- [N74TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74TN): [Gallegos Frank L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALLEGOS%20FRANK%20L), [Los Lunas, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Lunas), S/N S50A-231

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 FTW81FQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA02), Oct 7, 1980: Raven S-50A (N51520), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77FQA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FQA23), Feb 13, 1977: Raven S-50A (N51546), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76AN006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN006), Jul 5, 1975: Raven S-50A (N71CT), Foxboro, MA, minor damage
- [NTSB NYC74DFJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DFJ32), May 5, 1974: Raven S50A (N73RD), Lafayette, NY, no damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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 19861004053069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861004053069I), Oct 4, 1986: Raven S50A (N5561K), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Gondola of balloon attempting lift off struck top of other balloon causing large rips.
- [Incident 19810308019179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810308019179I), Mar 8, 1981: Raven RX7 (N5563N), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Balloon bounced during landing. A gust of wind caused it to drift into power lines.
- [Accident 19801007049899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801007049899A), Oct 7, 1980: Raven S50A (N51520), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Fuel valve failed on heater causing inflight fire. Put out fire. Pilot light outon other burner. Hit wires landing.
- [Accident 19770213002549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770213002549A), Feb 13, 1977: Raven S50A (N51546), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Raven burner power unit. Powerlines burned parts of balloon.
- [Accident 19750705019999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750705019999A), Jul 5, 1975: Raven S50A (N71CT), Foxboro, MA, Substantial damage. Lndd on lake,crew spilled frm gondola drg t/d.balloon became airborne,lndd in graveyard 8MIN later
- [Accident 19750419009199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750419009199A), Apr 19, 1975: Raven S50A (N51485), FL, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740505016519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740505016519A), May 5, 1974: Raven S50A (N73RD), Lafayette, NY. At 100FT,lndg approach,hot air balloon enctrd turbc. Due spin attitude,plt un get heat into balloon

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 96ZZZX5215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5215), Sep 10, 1996: TANK. CHAFE DOOR. UPON INSPECTION OF FLOOR ASSY, VISUAL CHAFING OF STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM U-TUBING WAS OCCURRING DUE TO ABRASION BY PROPANE FUEL TANK. WICKER WAS ALREADY BROKEN. SUG

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (17)

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 SB00601NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00601NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T
- [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 SA2758SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2758SW): Installation of revised deflation valve. AERCO
- [STC SL1572SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1572SO): Replacement of envelope fabric. Head Balloons Inc
- [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 SL962SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL962SO): Installation of ball lock pins, MS 17985-545 or MS 17984-545. Balloons, Inc
- [STC SB4WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB4WE): Installation of digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components
- [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-50A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-50a): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 7485050
- [Lovell Kenneth S-50A](https://openairdocs.org/model/lovell-kenneth-s-50a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560452
- [Raven Vulcoon R S-50A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-vulcoon-r-s-50a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05604XW

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