Raven S55A
57 Raven S55A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1973–1994. Most are registered in NJ, CA and MI.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 57
- Years built
- 1973–1994
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Raven S55A 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.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 18
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 6
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Raven S55A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Raven S55A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Apr 28, 2001Substantial damage · minor injuries · Albuquerque, NMN40555
- Aug 25, 2000Substantial damage · minor injuries · Lincoln, ILN1073R
- Jul 5, 1996Damage not reported · serious injuries · Gunnison, CO
- Oct 6, 1990Destroyed · fatal injuries · Bernalillo, NM
- Aug 27, 1988Damage not reported · serious injuries · Fort Morgan, CO
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on Raven S55A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- gauge1
- light1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1973 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 1 | |
| 1976 | 4 | |
| 1977 | 3 | |
| 1978 | 4 | |
| 1979 | 4 | |
| 1980 | 3 | |
| 1981 | 6 | |
| 1982 | 5 | |
| 1983 | 5 | |
| 1984 | 3 | |
| 1985 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 15 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Raven S55A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 18 NTSB events since 1982 involve Raven S55A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Raven S55A 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
S55A aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1080R | 1976 | Fenton, MI | Dec 16, 2025 |
| N1083R | — | Sand Springs, OK | Oct 17, 2018 |
| N1105R | 1976 | Pennington, NJ | Sep 13, 2017 |
| N1129R | 1976 | Gary, IN | Oct 20, 1976 |
| N1161R | 1977 | Fair Oaks, CA | Oct 8, 1981 |
| N1162R | 1977 | Fort Collins, CO | Oct 12, 1999 |
| N1239R | — | Pflugerville, TX | Jun 20, 2024 |
| N127LZ | 1981 | Kingsland, TX | Oct 30, 1991 |
| N1310R | 1978 | Temecula, CA | Jul 8, 2020 |
| N21KS | 1974 | Chester Springs, PA | Aug 28, 2004 |
| N25QL | 1983 | Lebanon, NJ | May 9, 2017 |
| N27882 | 1985 | Elysian, MN | Aug 25, 2003 |
| N27CR | — | Mount Washington, KY | Jun 2, 2017 |
| N27TM | — | Las Vegas, NV | Oct 14, 2021 |
| N2804U | — | Lexington, KY | Jan 14, 2024 |
| N2806D | — | Erie, PA | Jun 25, 2012 |
| N28071 | — | Mindoro, WI | Apr 3, 2018 |
| N2808C | — | Rio Rancho, NM | Jul 19, 2005 |
| N2810D | — | Derby, KS | Dec 12, 1990 |
| N3009R | 1978 | Pasadena, MD | Jan 26, 1979 |
| N3015R | 1978 | Pennington, NJ | Jun 21, 1999 |
| N4007R | 1981 | Phoenix, AZ | Jun 16, 1987 |
| N4024G | 1981 | Ft Collins, CO | Dec 29, 1981 |
| N4026L | 1981 | Santa Fe, NM | Aug 6, 2025 |
| N4042S | 1981 | Coronado, CA | Nov 19, 1992 |