Raven S-50A
12 Raven S-50A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1972–1980. Most are registered in NE, NM and AK.
- Registered today
- 12
- Years built
- 1972–1980
- Seats
- 4
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Raven S-50A 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 Raven S-50A
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 0
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Raven S-50A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Raven S-50A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Raven S-50A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- tank1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1972 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1 | |
| 1974 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Raven S-50A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Raven S-50A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Raven S-50A airframes since 1995. 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
- Cruising speed
- 60 mph
S-50A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1221R | 1977 | Blair, NE | Aug 11, 1977 |
| N1935R | — | El Prado, NM | Jul 25, 2026 |
| N1965R | 1972 | Fredonia, WI | Aug 5, 1972 |
| N1967R | — | York, PA | Nov 1, 2017 |
| N1977R | 1972 | Pleasant Lake, MI | Feb 10, 2011 |
| N1991R | 1972 | Blair, NE | Jan 8, 1974 |
| N51476 | 1973 | Bryan, OH | Jun 8, 1973 |
| N51489 | — | Cromwell, CT | Aug 1, 2026 |
| N54690 | 1974 | Tempe, AZ | Sep 11, 2023 |
| N5563N | 1980 | Anchorage, AK | Jul 29, 2009 |
| N5MM | 1978 | Livermore, CA | Nov 10, 2020 |
| N74TN | — | Los Lunas, NM | Oct 20, 2023 |