| Tail Number / N-Number | N4042S |
| Manufacturer | RAVEN |
| Model | S55A |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | S55A-852 |
| Aircraft Type | Balloon |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Average Cruising Speed | 60 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KIMMICH RUSS S |
| Street | 534 PALM AVE |
| City | CORONADO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92118-1725 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Diego County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-12-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1992-11-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-31 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51137054 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4BE2C |