Aerostar International INC S53A
63 Aerostar International INC S53A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1994–2005. Most are registered in SD, NM and KY.
- Registered today
- 63
- Years built
- 1994–2005
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Aerostar International INC S53A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Aerostar International INC S53A
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aerostar International INC S53A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aerostar International INC S53A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 21, 2024Substantial damage · minor injuries · Rochester, MNN5236R
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Aerostar International INC S53A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1994 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 10 | |
| 1996 | 4 | |
| 1997 | 6 | |
| 1998 | 9 | |
| 1999 | 8 | |
| 2000 | 7 | |
| 2001 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 9 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Aerostar International INC S53A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Aerostar International INC S53A airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Balloon
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
S53A aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N120LE | 2001 | Louisville, KY | Oct 3, 2001 |
| N12827 | 1998 | Burton, OH | Feb 8, 2008 |
| N4078Z | 1997 | Davenport, FL | Mar 30, 2006 |
| N4086Z | 1997 | Terrell, TX | Jan 4, 2021 |
| N4091W | — | Rochester, MN | Apr 20, 2018 |
| N461SH | 1996 | Deltona, FL | Sep 26, 2000 |
| N5003F | 1998 | Wellsville, NY | Jul 11, 2018 |
| N5029H | — | Broken Arrow, OK | Jul 9, 2020 |
| N50524 | 2003 | Monticello, FL | Mar 12, 2024 |
| N5079K | 1999 | Auburn, WA | Oct 7, 2014 |
| N5125L | 1999 | Boise, ID | Oct 5, 1999 |
| N51589 | 1999 | Albuquerque, NM | Jul 22, 2010 |
| N51761 | 1999 | Taos, NM | May 20, 2023 |
| N51777 | 1999 | Hot Springs, SD | Aug 7, 2013 |
| N5215B | 1999 | Brandon, SD | Feb 27, 2026 |
| N52227 | — | Whitehouse Station, NJ | Dec 16, 2020 |
| N5236R | 2005 | Rochester, MN | Jul 31, 2023 |
| N5252F | 2003 | Sioux Falls, SD | Aug 15, 2020 |
| N52625 | 2000 | Meridian, MS | Jun 13, 2025 |
| N52658 | 2000 | Decatur, AL | Jun 14, 2000 |
| N5266T | 2000 | Hot Springs, SD | Sep 17, 2009 |
| N52734 | — | Overland Park, KS | Aug 10, 2018 |
| N5278T | 2002 | Rochester, MN | Jan 9, 2020 |
| N5282V | 2000 | Ferndale, WA | Jan 20, 2001 |
| N52845 | — | Owasso, OK | Sep 3, 2019 |