AD 90-25-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar International | RX-6 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. Models RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S- 60A, S-66A and S-77A Balloons |
| aircraft | Aerostar International | RX-7 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. Models RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S- 60A, S-66A and S-77A Balloons |
| aircraft | Aerostar International | RX-8 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. Models RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S- 60A, S-66A and S-77A Balloons |
| aircraft | Aerostar International | S-49A | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. Models RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S- 60A, S-66A and S-77A Balloons |
| aircraft | Aerostar International | S-50A | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. Models RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S- 60A, S-66A and S-77A Balloons |
| aircraft | Aerostar International | S-52A | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. Models RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S- 60A, S-66A and S-77A Balloons |
| aircraft | Aerostar International | S-55A | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. Models RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S- 60A, S-66A and S-77A Balloons |
| aircraft | Aerostar International | S-57A | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. Models RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S- 60A, S-66A and S-77A Balloons |
| aircraft | Aerostar International | S-60A | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. Models RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S- 60A, S-66A and S-77A Balloons |
| aircraft | Aerostar International | S-66A | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. Models RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S- 60A, S-66A and S-77A Balloons |
Unsafe Condition
Suspension cables (AFT) may degrade, leading to loss of the balloon.
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Required Actions
Replace AFT suspension cables with stainless/galvanized steel cables on Models S-66A and S-77A before further flight. Inspect AFT suspension cables for degradation on other models before each flight until 100 hours time-in-service (TIS); replace cables if degradation found or after 100 hours TIS. Operators without TIS records may use balloon hours TIS as substitute.
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Compliance Time
Required as indicated after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar International models RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S-60A, S-66A, and S-77A balloons (all serial numbers) equipped with Advanced Fiber Technology (AFT) suspension cables.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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