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Models · 49
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| DAISY | Formerly Aerostar International | |
| SPIII | Formerly Raven, then Aerostar International | |
| CTS | Formerly Raven, then Aerostar International |
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STC SB10564SCInstallation of Night Position LightsSTC SB00744CHModify existing envelope by addition of 56 chili pepper appendages to exterior of main body.STC SB00884CHModify the existing envelope by the addition of the Shamu modifications to the exterior main body of the balloon.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A15CE
Revision 45
AEROSTAR
(RAVEN)
RX-6 S-60A BRUT
RX-7 S-60H BUNY
RX-8 S-60S CAKE
RXS-8 S-64A CELL
RX-9 S-66A COOK
S-40A S-71A CTS
S-49A S-77A DAISY
S-50A S-81A GEOSPHERE
S-51A 78C HOUSE
S-52A 90C PCORN
S-53A 110C PNUT
S-53H 110P QUBE-80
S-55A ARKY SPI
S-57A BAG SPII
S-57H BEAR SPIII
S-57S BRAIN SUN
W100LB
December 6, 2021
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A15CE
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. A15CE, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder: Balloonacy, LLC
125 Redwood Circle
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Type Certificate Holder Record: Aerostar International, Inc. transferred TC A15CE to
Balloonacy, LLC on December 6, 2021
Raven Industries transferred TC A15CE to Aerostar
International, Inc. on February 1, 1986
I - Model S-50A, Hot Air Balloon, Approved December 10,
1968 Envelope Aerostar Drawing 05957
Air Heaters Aerostar P/N 04420, 10118, 12323, 13050, 13155, 13180, 14160, 14170, 15370, 15384, 17395,
17398, 17399, 17400, 17642, 51464, 52350, or 52370 (see NOTE 7).
Gondolas G Series (aluminum), Drawing 01919; Model W (wicker), Drawing 12717;
G Series H.P. (aluminum), Drawing 12570; Model W, H.P. (wicker), Drawing 12560; G Series
H.P. high control (aluminum), Drawing 13843; Model W, H.P. high control (wicker), Drawing
13842; Model CW (wicker), Drawing 13860; Model RW (wicker), Drawing 14530; Model CW-V
(wicker), Drawing 15325; Model RWS (wicker), Drawing 52131; Model ELS (wicker), Drawing
52440; Model ELSS (wicker), Drawing 53095; Model RWSW (wicker), Drawing 53030; Model
CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160; or Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130.
Fuel Commercial LPG
Maximum Weight For Model ELS gondola, Drawing 52440, and Model ELSS gondola, Drawing 53095, the gross
weight limited to 1150 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature
of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
For all other gondolas, the gross weight limited to 1400 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum
continuous envelope temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. see Balloon Flight Manual.
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Allowable Envelope o Temperature 1. Never exceed: 275 F. o o 2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight: 250 F. to 275 F.
3. Maximum continuous: 250oF.
Minimum Crew One (1) Pilot.
Fuel Capacity For Model ELS gondola, Drawing 52440, fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank with dual liquid
feed; or one V-15 tank and one H-20 tank, one of which must have a dual liquid feed; or two V-15
tanks, one of which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For Model ELSS gondola, Drawing 53095, fuel capacity is limited to one H-25 tank with dual
liquid feed; or one H-25 tank with dual liquid feed and one V-15 tank; or two V-15 tanks, one of
which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For Model RWSW gondola, Drawing 53030, and Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130,
fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank and one or two V-15 or V-18 tanks; or two or three or four
V-15 or V-18 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For Model CW gondola, Drawing 13860 and Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160, fuel
capacity is limited to two H-20 tanks; or one H-20 tank and one or two V-10 or V-15 or V-18
tanks; or two or three or four V-10 or V-15 or V-18 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For Model RWS gondola, Drawing 52131 fuel capacity is limited to two or three or four V-10 or
V-15 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For all other approved gondolas, fuel capacity is limited to two H-20 tanks; or two or three or four
V-10 tanks; or two or three or four V-15 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
Serial Nos.
Eligible S50A-124 and up (see NOTE 1 for S/N S50A-121 through 123, also see NOTE 2).
II - Model S-40A, Hot Air Balloon, Approved July 15, 1969
Envelope Aerostar Drawing 06275
Air Heater Aerostar P/N 09645 (see NOTE 7).
Gondola G Series (aluminum), Drawing 01919; Model ELS (wicker), Drawing 52440; or Model ELSS
(wicker), Drawing 53095.
Fuel Commercial LPG
Maximum Weight Gross weight limited to 800 lbs. or to weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature
of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
Allowable Envelope o Temperature 1. Never exceed: 275 F. o o 2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight: 250 F. to 275 F.
3. Maximum continuous: 250oF.
Minimum Crew One (1) Pilot.
Fuel Capacity For Model ELS gondola, Drawing 52440, fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank with dual liquid
feed; or two V-15 tanks, one of which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For Model ELSS gondola, Drawing 53095, fuel capacity is limited to one H-25 tank with dual
liquid feed; or one H-25 tank with dual liquid feed and one V-15 tank; or two V-15 tanks, one of
which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For all other approved gondolas, fuel capacity is limited to two V-10 tanks; or two V-15 tanks (see
NOTE 6).
Serial Nos.
Eligible S40A-114, -116 and up (see NOTE 2).
III - Model S-60A, Hot Air Balloon, Approved April 30, 1971
Envelope Aerostar Drawing 10428
Air Heaters Aerostar P/N 10118, 12323, 13050, 13155, 13180, 14160, 14170, 15370, 15384, 17395, 17398,
17399, 17400, 17642, 51464. 52350, or 52370 (see NOTE 7).
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Gondolas G Series (aluminum), Drawing 01919; Model W (wicker), Drawing 12717;
G Series H.P. (aluminum), Drawing 12570; Model W, H.P. (wicker), Drawing 12560; G Series
H.P. high control (aluminum), Drawing 13843; Model W, H.P. high control (wicker), Drawing
13842; Model CW (wicker), Drawing 13860; Model RW (wicker), Drawing 14530; Model CW-V
(wicker), Drawing 15325; Model CW-S (wicker), Drawing 51620; Model RWS (wicker), Drawing
52131; Model RWSW (wicker), Drawing 53030; Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160; or
Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130.
Fuel Commercial LPG
Maximum Weight For Model CW gondola, Drawing 13860; Model CW-V gondola, Drawing 15325, Model CW-S
gondola, Drawing 51620, Model RWS gondola, Drawing 52131, Model RWSW gondola, Drawing
53030, Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160, and Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing
53130, when used with either H.P. Dual Burner, Drawing 14160, H.P. II Dual Burner, Drawing
17395, or H.P. III Dual Burner, Drawing 52350, the gross weight limited to 1800 lbs. or to the
weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. See
Balloon Flight Manual.
For all other approved burner and gondola combinations, the gross weight limited to 1470 lbs. or to
the weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. see
Balloon Flight Manual.
Allowable Envelope o Temperature 1. Never exceed: 275 F. o o 2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight: 250 F. to 275 F.
3. Maximum continuous: 250oF.
Minimum Crew One (1) Pilot.
Fuel Capacity For Model RWSW gondola, Drawing 53030, and Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130,
fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank and one or two V-15 or V-18 tanks; or two or three or four
V-15 or V-18 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For Model CW gondola, Drawing 13860, Model CW-S gondola, Drawing 51620, and Model
CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160, fuel capacity is limited to two H-20 tanks; or one H-20 tank
and one or two V-10 or V-15 or V-18 tanks; or two or three or four V-10 or V-15 or V-18 tanks
(see NOTES 6 and 7).
For Model RWS gondola, Drawing 52131 fuel capacity is limited to two or three or four V-10 or
V-15 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For all other approved gondolas, fuel capacity is limited to two H-20 tanks; or two or three or four
V-10 tanks; or two or three or four V-15 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
Serial Nos.
Eligible S60A-105 and up (see NOTE 2).
IV - Model S-55A, Hot Air Balloon, Approved April 10, 1973
Envelope Aerostar Drawing 11813
Air Heaters Aerostar P/N 10118, 12323, 13050, 13155, 13180, 14160, 14170, 15370, 15384, 17395, 17398,
17399, 17400, 17642, 51464, 52350, or 52370 (see NOTE 7).
Gondolas G Series (aluminum), Drawing 01919; Model W (wicker), Drawing 12717;
G Series H.P. (aluminum), Drawing 12570; Model W, H.P. (wicker), Drawing 12560; G Series
H.P. high control (aluminum), Drawing 13843; Model W, H.P. high control (wicker), Drawing
13842; Model CW (wicker), Drawing 13860; Model RW (wicker), Drawing 14530; Model CW-V
(wicker), Drawing 15325; Model RWS (wicker), Drawing 52131; Model ELS (wicker), Drawing
52440; Model ELSS (wicker), Drawing 53095; Model RWSW (wicker), Drawing 53030; Model
CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160; or Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130.
Fuel Commercial LPG
Maximum Weight For Model ELS gondola, Drawing 52440, and Model ELSS gondola, Drawing 53095, the gross
weight limited to 1200 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature
of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
For all other gondolas, the gross weight limited to 1435 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum
continuous envelope temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. see Balloon Flight Manual.
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Allowable Envelope o Temperature 1. Never exceed: 275 F. o o 2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight: 250 F. to 275 F.
3. Maximum continuous: 250oF.
Minimum Crew One (1) Pilot.
Fuel Capacity For Model ELS gondola, Drawing 52440, fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank with dual liquid
feed; or one V-15 tank and one H-20 tank, one of which must have a dual liquid feed; or two V-15
tanks, one of which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For Model ELSS gondola, Drawing 53095, fuel capacity is limited to one H-25 tank with dual
liquid feed; or one H-25 tank with dual liquid feed and one V-15 tank; or two V-15 tanks, one of
which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For Model RWSW gondola, Drawing 53030, and Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130,
fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank and one or two V-15 or V-18 tanks; or two or three or four
V-15 or V-18 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For Model CW gondola, Drawing 13860, and Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing, fuel capacity is
limited to two H-20 tanks; or one H-20 tank and one or two V-10 or V-15 or V-18 tanks; or two or
three or four V-10 or V-15 or V-18 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For Model RWS gondola, Drawing 52131 fuel capacity is limited to two or three or four V-10 or
V-15 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For all other approved gondolas, fuel capacity is limited to two H-20 tanks,; or two or three or four
V-10 tanks; or two or three or four V-15 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
Serial Nos.
Eligible S55A-101 thru S55A-103, S55A-105 thru S55A-114, S55A-116 and up. (See NOTE 2.)
V - Model RX-6, Hot Air Balloon, Approved September 10, 1974
Envelope Aerostar Drawing 12600
Air Heaters Aerostar P/N 13180, 51464, 17395, 17398, 17399, 52350, or 52370 (see NOTE 7).
Gondola Model R (polyethylene), Drawing 12580; Model RW (wicker), Drawing 14530;
Model RWS (wicker), Drawing 52131; Model ELS (wicker), Drawing 52440;
Model ELSS (wicker), Drawing 53095; Model RWSW (wicker), Drawing 53030; or Model
RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130.
Fuel Commercial LPG
Maximum Weight For Model ELS gondola, Drawing 52440, and Model ELSS gondola, Drawing 53095, the gross
weight limited to 1150 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature
of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
For all other gondolas, the gross weight limited to 1430 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum
continuous envelope temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. see Balloon Flight Manual.
Allowable Envelope o Temperature 1. Never exceed: 275 F. o o 2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight: 250 F. to 275 F.
3. Maximum continuous: 250oF.
Minimum Crew One (1) Pilot.
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Fuel Capacity For Model ELS gondola, Drawing 52440, fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank with dual liquid
feed; or one V-15 tank and one H-20 tank, one of which must have a dual liquid feed; or two V-15
tanks, one of which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For Model ELSS gondola, Drawing 53095, fuel capacity is limited to one H-25 tank with dual
liquid feed; or one H-25 tank with dual liquid feed and one V-15 tank; or two V-15 tanks, one of
which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For Model RWSW gondola, Drawing 53030, and Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130,
fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank and one or two V-15 or V-18 tanks; or two or three or four
V-15 or V-18 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For all other approved gondolas, fuel capacity is limited to two or three or four V-10 tanks; or two
or three or four V-15 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
Serial Nos.
Eligible RX6-101 and up (see NOTE 2).
VI - Model RX-7, Hot Air Balloon, Approved November 21, 1978
Envelope Aerostar Drawing 17312
Air Heaters Aerostar P/N 13180, 14160, 14170, 17395, 17398, 17399, 51464, 52350, or 52370 (see NOTE 7).
Gondola Model R (polyethylene), Drawing 12580; Model RW (wicker), Drawing 14530;
Model RWS (wicker), Drawing 52131; Model CW (wicker), Drawing 13860;
Model CW-V (wicker), Drawing 15325; Model ELS (wicker), Drawing 52440;
Model ELSS (wicker), Drawing 53095; Model RWSW (wicker), Drawing 53030;
Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160; or Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130.
Fuel Commercial LPG
Maximum Weight For Model ELS gondola, Drawing 52440, and Model ELSS gondola, Drawing 53095, the gross
weight limited to 1200 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature
of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
For all other gondolas, the gross weight limited to 1480 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum
continuous envelope temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. see Balloon Flight Manual.
Allowable Envelope o Temperature 1. Never exceed: 275 F. o o 2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight: 250 F. to 275 F.
3. Maximum continuous: 250oF.
Minimum Crew One (1) Pilot.
Fuel Capacity For Model ELS gondola, Drawing 52440, fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank with dual liquid
feed; or one V-15 tank and one H-20 tank, one of which must have a dual liquid feed; or two V-15
tanks, one of which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For Model ELSS gondola, Drawing 53095, fuel capacity is limited to one H-25 tank with dual
liquid feed; or one H-25 tank with dual liquid feed and one V-15 tank; or two V-15 tanks, one of
which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For Model RWSW gondola, Drawing 53030, and Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130,
fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank and one or two V-15 or V-18 tanks; or two or three or four
V-15 or V-18 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For Model CW gondola, Drawing 13860, and Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160, fuel
capacity is limited to two H-20 tanks; or one H-20 tank and one or two V-10 or V-15 or V-18
tanks; or two or three or four V-10 or V-15 or V-18 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For Model RWS gondola, Drawing 52131 fuel capacity is limited to two or three or four V-10 or
V-15 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For all other approved gondolas, fuel capacity is limited to two H-20 tanks; or two or three or four
V-10 tanks; or two or three or four V-15 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
Serial Nos.
Eligible RX7-101 and up (see NOTE 2).
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VII - Model S-66A, Hot Air Balloon, Approved September 19, 1979
Envelope Aerostar Drawing 17653
Air Heaters Aerostar P/N 14160, 17395, 52350, or 52950 (see NOTE 7).
Gondolas G Series H.P. high control (aluminum), Drawing 13843; Model W, H.P. high control (wicker),
Drawing 13842; Model CW (wicker), Drawing 13860; Model CW-V (wicker), Drawing 15325;
Model TW, Drawing 51076; or Model CW-S (wicker), Drawing 51620; or Model RB6, Drawing
52428; Model RB5, Drawing 52805; or Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160.
Fuel Commercial LPG
Maximum Weight For Model W gondola, H.P. high control, Drawing 13842, and for G Series gondola, H.P. high
control, Drawing 13843, the gross weight limited to 1590 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum
continuous envelope temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
For Model CW gondola, Drawing 13860, Model CW-V gondola, Drawing 15325, Model CW-S
gondola, Drawing 51620, and; Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160, the gross weight limited
to 2,000 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature of 250oF.,
whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
For Model RB5 gondola, Drawing 52805, the gross weight limited to 2,300 lbs. or to the weight
requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon
Flight Manual.
For Model TW gondola, Drawing 51076, or Model RB6 gondola, Drawing 52428, the gross weight
limited to 2500 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature of
250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
Allowable Envelope o Temperature 1. Never exceed: 275 F. o o 2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight: 250 F. to 275 F.
3. Maximum continuous: 250oF.
Minimum Crew One (1) Pilot.
Fuel Capacity For Model TW gondola, Drawing 51076, fuel capacity is limited to six V-10 tanks; or four V-15
tanks (see NOTE 6).
For Model RB6 gondola, Drawing 52428, fuel capacity is limited to two V-23 tanks; or two V-23
tanks and one or two V-15 or V-18 tanks; or three or four V -15 or V-18 tanks. When used with a
triple burner, a minimum of three tanks is required (see NOTE 6).
For Model RB5 gondola, Drawing 52805, fuel capacity is limited to three V-15 tanks; or two V-18
tanks and one V-15 tank (see NOTE 6).
For Model CW gondola, Drawing 13860, Model CW-S gondola, Drawing 51620, and
Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160, fuel capacity is limited to two H-20 tanks; or one H-20
tank and one or two V-10 or V-15 or V-18 tanks; or two or three or four V-10 or V-15 or V-18
tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For all other approved gondolas, fuel capacity is limited to two H-20 tanks; or three or four V-10
tanks; or two or three or four V-15 tanks (see NOTE 6).
Serial Nos.
Eligible S66A-102 and up (see NOTES 1 and 2).
VIII - Model W100LB, Hot Air Balloon, Approved April 16, 1980
Envelope Aerostar Drawing 51072
Air Heaters Aerostar P/N 14160, 14170, 15384, 17395, 17398, or 17642 (see NOTE 7).
Gondola Model CW (wicker), Drawing 13860; Model CW-V (wicker), Drawing 15325; or
Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160.
Fuel Commercial LPG
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Maximum Weight Gross weight limited to 1200 lbs. or to weight requiring maximum continuous envelope
temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
Allowable Envelope o Temperature 1. Never exceed: 275 F. o o 2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight: 250 F. to 275 F.
3. Maximum continuous: 250oF.
Minimum Crew One (1) Pilot.
Fuel Capacity Two H-20 tanks; or three or four V-10 tanks (see NOTE 6).
Serial Nos.
Eligible W100LB-101 and up (see NOTE 2).
IX - Model S-77A, Hot Air Balloon, Approved May 11, 1983
Envelope Aerostar Drawing 51502
Air Heaters Aerostar P/N 14160, 17395, 52350, or 52950 (see NOTE 7).
Gondolas Model TW, Drawing 51076 (with Dual burners only); or Model RB6, Drawing 52428; or Model
RB8, Drawing 52430; or Model RB12, Drawing 52430-02.
Fuel Commercial LPG
Maximum Weight For Model RB8 gondola, Drawing 52430, and Model RB12 gondola, Drawing 52430-02, the gross
weight limited to 3450 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature
of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual. Envelope revision letter must be
Revision S or higher, or retrofitted with Revision S or higher to qualify
For all other gondolas, the gross weight limited to 2800 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum
continuous envelope temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
Allowable Envelope o Temperature 1. Never exceed: 275 F. o o 2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight: 250 F. to 275 F.
3. Maximum continuous: 250oF.
Minimum Crew One (1) Pilot.
Fuel Capacity For Model TW gondola, Drawing 51076, fuel capacity is limited to six V-10 tanks; or four V-15
tanks (see NOTE 6).
For Model RB6 gondola, Drawing 52428, fuel capacity is limited to two V-23 tanks; or two V-23
tanks and one or two V-15 or V-18 tanks; or three or four V -15 or V-18 tanks. When used with a
triple burner, a minimum of three tanks is required (see NOTE 6).
For Model RB8 gondola, Drawing 52430, and Model RB12 gondola, Drawing 52430-02, fuel
capacity is limited to three V-23 tanks; or two V-23 tanks and one or two or three V-15 or V-18
tanks; or three or four or five V-15 or V-18 tanks (see NOTE 6).
Serial Nos.
Eligible S77A-101 and up (see NOTES 1 and 2).
X - Model S-57A, Hot Air Balloon, Approved June 19, 1987
Envelope Aerostar Drawing 52057
Air Heaters Aerostar P/N 10118, 12323, 13050, 13155, 13180, 14160, 14170, 15370, 15384, 17395, 17398,
17399, 17400, 17642, 51464, 52350, or 52370 (see NOTE 7).
Gondolas G Series (aluminum), Drawing 01919; Model W (wicker), Drawing 12717;
G Series H.P. (aluminum), Drawing 12570; Model W, H.P. (wicker), Drawing 12560; G Series
H.P. high control (aluminum), Drawing 13843; Model W, H.P. high control (wicker), Drawing
13842; Model CW (wicker), Drawing 13860; Model RW (wicker), Drawing 14530; Model CW-V
(wicker), Drawing 15325; Model CW-S (wicker), Drawing 51620; Model RWS (wicker), Drawing
52131; Model ELS (wicker), Drawing 52440; Model ELSS (wicker), Drawing 53095;
Model RWSW (wicker), Drawing 53030; Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160; or Model
RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130.
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Fuel Commercial LPG
Maximum Weight For Model CW gondola, Drawing 13860, Model CW-V gondola, Drawing 15325, Model CW-S
gondola, Drawing 51620, Model RWS gondola, Drawing 52131; Model RWSW gondola, Drawing
53030, Model CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160, and Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing
53130, when used with either H.P. Dual Burner, Drawing 14160, H.P. II Dual Burner, Drawing
17395, or H.P. III Dual Burner, Drawing 52350, the gross weight limited to 1650 lbs. or to the
weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. See
Balloon Flight Manual.
For Model ELS gondola, Drawing 52440, and Model ELSS gondola, Drawing 53095, the gross
weight limited to 1200 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature
of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
For all other gondolas, the gross weight limited to 1455 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum
continuous envelope temperature of 250oF., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.
Allowable Envelope o Temperature 1. Never exceed: 275 F. o o 2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight: 250 F. to 275 F.
3. Maximum continuous: 250oF.
Minimum Crew One (1) Pilot.
Fuel Capacity For Model ELS gondola, Drawing 52440, fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank with dual liquid
feed; or one V-15 tank and one H-20 tank, one of which must have a dual liquid feed; or two V-15
tanks, one of which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For Model ELSS gondola, Drawing 53095, fuel capacity is limited to one H-25 tank with dual
liquid feed; or one H-25 tank with dual liquid feed and one V-15 tank; or two V-15 tanks, one of
which must have a dual liquid feed (see NOTE 6).
For Model RWSW gondola, Drawing 53030, and Model RWSW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53130,
fuel capacity is limited to one H-20 tank and one or two V-15 or V-18 tanks; or two or three or four
V-15 or V-18 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
For Model CW gondola, Drawing 13860, Model CW-S gondola, Drawing 51620, and Model
CW-AFX (wicker), Drawing 53160, fuel capacity is limited to two H-20 tanks; or one H-20 tank
and one or two V-10 or V-15 or V-18 tanks; or two or three or four V-10 or V-15 or V-18 tanks
(see NOTES 6 and 7).
For Model RWS gondola, Drawing 52131 fuel capacity is limited to two or three or four V-10 or
V-15 tanks (see NOTES 6 and 7).
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