Raven S-40
5 on the U.S. register. Built from 1969 to 1979; half of them date from 1971 or earlier. Colorado has the most (2). 20% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the S-40 from the FAA's model table
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 4 | 80% |
| LLC | 1 | 20% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-40A | 5 | 1969 to 1979 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 1 with no year on file
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | 3 | 60% |
| Standard | 2 | 40% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Handcraft Furniture Balloon Rides LLC | 1 |
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record. How models compare: Accidents by model in Aviation Analytics.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Raven S-40 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of October 29, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Raven S-40s?
Colorado, with 2.
Who owns the Raven S-40?
20% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are not named on this site at this time.
When were the Raven S-40s on the register built?
Between 1969 and 1979; half of them in 1971 or earlier.
What is the Raven S-40 made of?
A hot-air balloon: a coated nylon envelope, stainless-steel cables, and a wicker or aluminium basket under a propane burner. The FAA's type certificate data sheet is the authority for any one model.
Connections how the S-40 links to the rest of the register
- Raven 106 aircraft on the register
- Raven S-40A 5 registered
- Built of fabric and wicker
- Colorado 2 of these aircraft
- Wisconsin 1 of these aircraft
- Washington 1 of these aircraft
- Ohio 1 of these aircraft
- Handcraft Furniture Balloon Rides LLC 1 of these aircraft
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the S-40 0 cases since 1982 · 0 fatal
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/raven/s-40.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 5
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1074R | Raven S-40A |
Individual owner Washington |
Experimental | 2025-09-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N69SP | Raven S-40A |
Handcraft Furniture Balloon Rides LLC Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-02-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N153MM | Raven S-40A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Experimental | 2019-02-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N55647 | Raven S-40A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Experimental | 2011-07-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1922R | Raven S-40A |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2008-04-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |