The Raven S-51 (ICAO type BALL) is an aircraft certificated in the Hot Air Balloon category. It offers seating for up to 1 across its variants.
Raven S-51
Model overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 9
- Active
- 8
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-51A S-51A | — | — | — | — | — |
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.
Safety & ops history
Where to look next
Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
This aircraft
Tools
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S-51 — frequently asked
How many people can the Raven S-51 carry?
The Raven S-51 seats up to 1 across its variants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Raven S-51?
The Raven S-51's ICAO type designator is BALL.
How many Raven S-51 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 9 registered Raven S-51 airframes worldwide.
Registered S-51 aircraft
Individual S-51 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.