Pitts S-1T
12 Pitts S-1T aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1982–2007. Most are registered in TX, AL and AZ.
- Registered today
- 12
- Years built
- 1982–2007
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply2 ADs match the Pitts S-1T airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 96-12-03 R2Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B AirplanesNov 20, 1998
- 97-17-07Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes (Formerly…Oct 3, 1997
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Pitts S-1T
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 5
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Pitts S-1T airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Pitts S-1T aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Sep 2, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Danbury, CTN742MA
- Aug 12, 2025Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Goodyear, AZN51HC
- Feb 17, 2022Substantial damage · serious injuries · Spring, TXN731FL
- Apr 18, 1993Substantial damage · none injuries · Halifax, MAN742MA
- Nov 8, 1986Substantial damage · minor injuries · Miami, FLN82CM
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Pitts S-1T airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1982 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
2 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Pitts S-1T; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Pitts S-1T airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 105 mph
S-1T aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N11N | 1988 | Carson City, NV | Mar 21, 2014 |
| N49315 | — | Mckinney, TX | Aug 24, 2022 |
| N49331 | — | Snellville, GA | Aug 11, 2010 |
| N49336 | — | Frenkendorf | Sep 17, 2012 |
| N49338 | 1986 | Ellington, CT | Apr 26, 2018 |
| N51HC | 1985 | Litchfield Park, AZ | Sep 13, 2019 |
| N51PC | 1984 | Holly Pond, AL | Oct 15, 2002 |
| N625RF | 1983 | Webster, MN | Feb 22, 2022 |
| N697RB | — | Wilmington, DE | May 28, 2025 |
| N731FL | 2007 | Tomball, TX | Mar 4, 2008 |
| N742MA | 1982 | Shirley, MA | Jul 25, 2026 |
| N85FZ | — | Rosamond, CA | Apr 25, 2025 |