N71493 - Aerostar International INC RXS-8 Aircraft Registration

AB18

AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RXS-8

Aircraft Description

N71493 is a Aerostar International INC RXS-8, a none aircraft registered to Lesmeister Michael A in Rochester, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 31, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on November 26, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a None NONE engine, N71493 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A98E98 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71493 was last updated on November 26, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Aerostar International INC is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 826 Aerostar International INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the RXS-8 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N71493. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
Model
RXS-8
Type Aircraft
Balloon
ICAO Type Code
AB18AB-180
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 31, 1996
Classification
Standard Balloon Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 26, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LESMEISTER MICHAEL A
Address
670 28TH ST SE APT 150
City
ROCHESTER
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55904-6851
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52307230
Mode S Code (Hex)
A98E98

Additional Details

Registration
N71493
Serial Number
RXS8-3067
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
November 26, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00335831

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC