STC SB01670NY

FAA Form 8110-2(10-68) Page 1 of 2 Number SB01670NY This certificate issued to Ronald T. DiGiovanni 36 Dell Lane Wantagh, NY 11793

Part 31 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Original Product -- Type Certificate Number : A15CE Make : Aerostar International Model : S-66A, S-71A, S-77A, and RX-9 *See Table 1 for approved model, heater, and gondola combinations

Installation of Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. model W-210-4 lifting envelope in accordance with Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. W-210-4 Envelope Installation Drawing List, Report No. 1069, Rev. -, dated December 15, 2002 for the above models in accordance with Table 1 of this STC.

1. Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. Supplemental Maintenance Manual and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Report No. 1002, Revision 7, dated December 15, 2002 is required with this modification.

2. Hot Air Balloon gross weight is not to exceed 3000 lbs when the Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. model W-210-4 replacement envelope is installed, or as otherwise limited in the applicable Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement.

3. Aerostat Envelopes, Inc., Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement, Report No. 1073, FAA approved on December 8, 2005 is required when the model W-210-4 replacement envelope is installed on the Raven Industries/Aerostar International balloon.

4. Aerostat Envelopes, Inc., Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement, Report No. 1072, FAA approved on December 8, 2005 is required when the model W-210-4 replacement envelope is installed on the Raven Industries/Aerostar International balloon model S-71A.

Maximum gross weight is limited to 2800 lbs. with the TW or RB6 gondolas, and 3000 lbs. with the RB8 gondola.

( Signature) Anthony Socias Manager New York Aircraft Certification Office

(Title) Date of application : December 15, 2002

Date of issuance : December 12, 2005

FAA Form 8110-2-1(10-69) Page 2 of 2

Number SB01670NY Date of Issuance: December 12, 2005

Description of Type Design change (Continued):

TABLE 1

MODEL AIR HEATERS GONDOLA MODEL

S-66A 14160 (DUAL HI-C) or 17395 (HPII DUAL) or TW or 52350 (HPIII DUAL) or 52950 (HPIII TRIPLE) RB6 S-71A 14160 (DUAL HI-C) or 17395 (HPII DUAL) or TW, RB6 or 52350 (HPIII DUAL) or 52950 (HPIII TRIPLE) RB8 S-77A 14160 (DUAL HI-C) or 17395 (HPII DUAL) or TW, RB6 or 52350 (HPIII DUAL) or 52950 (HPIII TRIPLE) RB8 RX-9 14160 (DUAL HI-C) or 17395 (HPII DUAL) or RB6 52350 (HPIII DUAL) or 52950 (HPIII TRIPLE)

5. Aerostat Envelopes, Inc., Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement, Report No. 1071, FAA approved on December 8, 2005 is required when the model W-210-4 replacement envelope is installed on the Raven Industries/Aerostar International balloon model S-77A.

Maximum gross weight is limited to 2800 lbs. with the TW or RB6 gondolas, and 3000 lbs. with the RB8 gondola.

6. Aerostat Envelopes, Inc., Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement, Report No. 1192, FAA approved on December 8, 2005 is required when the model W-210-4 replacement envelope is installed on the Raven Industries/Aerostar International balloon model RX-9.

Maximum gross weight is limited to 2800 lbs. with the RB6 gondola.

7. The maximum continuous envelope temper ature is 250°F. Envelope temperature of 250°F-275°F may be maintained for not more than 10 consecutive minutes during any two hour period. Never exceed 275°F.

8. The removal of the original equipment manufacturer Aircraft Data Plate and its reinstallation on the replacement envelope is required and must be done in accordance with Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. Report No. 1090B, dated April 9, 1996.

9. If the holder agrees to permit another person to use this certificate to alter the product, the holder shall give the other person written evidence of that permission.

10. Compatibility of this design change with previously appr oved modifications must be determined by the installer.

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