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Raven S-50

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
16
Active
16
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
S-50A
S-50A
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Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A15CE · Rev 38 · issued 2001-03-06

Category
Hot Air Balloon
MTOW
670 kg
Seats
1 crew
Approved fuelCommercial LPG
Engine

Commercial LPG

Certification basis

Part 31 of the Federal Aviation Regulations dated July 1, 1964, as amended by 31-1 and 31-2. In addition, FAR 31.17 and 31.19 of amendment 31-4.

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Fleet age

49 yearsmedian age

Of the 11 registered Raven S-50 with a known build year (69% of the 16 we track), the median age is 49 years.