Raven S-60A
32 Raven S-60A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1974–1991. Most are registered in CO, AZ and CA.
- Registered today
- 32
- Years built
- 1974–1991
- Seats
- 2
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Raven S-60A 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-60A
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 10
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 2
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Raven S-60A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Raven S-60A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Dec 21, 1996Damage not reported · serious injuries · Rio Rancho, NMN4396K
- Jul 15, 1995Destroyed · serious injuries · Deerfield, MA
- Jul 5, 1993Damage not reported · serious injuries · Coloma, CAN35GS
- Jul 4, 1992Minor damage · fatal injuries · Dover, FLN4037Q
- Oct 1, 1990Substantial damage · none injuries · Harrison, AR
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Raven S-60A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bulb1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1974 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | |
| 1981 | 1 | |
| 1982 | 3 | |
| 1983 | 2 | |
| 1984 | 5 | |
| 1985 | 3 | |
| 1991 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 14 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Raven S-60A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 10 NTSB events since 1982 involve Raven S-60A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Raven S-60A 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-60A aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N106AP | — | Albuquerque, NM | Feb 10, 2020 |
| N2782W | 1985 | Roswell, NM | Aug 23, 1988 |
| N2787D | 1985 | Lake Oswego, OR | Mar 3, 1997 |
| N2789N | 1985 | Brandon, SD | Sep 28, 2012 |
| N2803G | — | Milford, NJ | Mar 15, 2012 |
| N2805N | — | Ft Collins, CO | Sep 19, 1985 |
| N2805Y | — | Reno, NV | Sep 13, 2006 |
| N2807N | — | Colorado Springs, CO | Aug 28, 2023 |
| N36426 | 1991 | Lehigh Acres, FL | Oct 23, 1997 |
| N40192 | 1981 | Englewood, CO | Jan 7, 1994 |
| N4079K | — | Lakeland, MN | Mar 31, 2008 |
| N41908 | — | Evans, CO | Oct 31, 2022 |
| N4193A | 1982 | Bloomington, MN | May 23, 1987 |
| N4193P | 1982 | Tucson, AZ | Jan 14, 2014 |
| N4194E | — | Lavonia, GA | Aug 27, 2018 |
| N4197N | — | Cedar Falls, IA | Jul 10, 2020 |
| N41982 | 1983 | Loveland, CO | Apr 5, 2023 |
| N4198C | 1982 | Purcellville, VA | Sep 22, 2015 |
| N4209C | 1974 | Andover, VT | May 1, 1984 |
| N4270A | 1984 | Hollywood, FL | Jan 24, 1995 |
| N4270Z | — | Junction, TX | Mar 10, 2014 |
| N4271A | 1983 | Slatington, PA | Sep 12, 2012 |
| N4392U | 1984 | Slatington, PA | Sep 26, 1994 |
| N4394E | 1984 | Newport Beach, CA | Jul 17, 2012 |
| N4394X | 1984 | Decatur, AL | Jan 18, 2017 |