N71709 - 1996 Aerostar International INC RX 8 Aircraft Registration

AB18

1996 AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8

Aircraft Description

N71709 is a 1996 Aerostar International INC RX 8, a none aircraft registered to Ozarks Balloon Adventures LLC in Ozark, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 30, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on July 21, 2015. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N71709 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A99888 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71709 was last updated on May 26, 2023. 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 RX 8 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N71709. 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
1996
Manufacturer
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
Model
RX 8
Type Aircraft
Balloon
ICAO Type Code
AB18AB-180
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 30, 1996
Classification
Standard Balloon Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 21, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
OZARKS BALLOON ADVENTURES LLC
Address
3430 E HUNTER LN
City
OZARK
State / Zip Code
Missouri65721-4209
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52314210
Mode S Code (Hex)
A99888

Additional Details

Registration
N71709
Serial Number
RX8-3273
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00656361

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC