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Pitts S-2A

9 Pitts S-2A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1974–1982.

Registered today
9
Years built
1974–1982
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

4 ADs match the Pitts S-2A 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
  • 97-26-20Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A…Jan 22, 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
  • 96-09-08Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (Formerly Pitts Models S-2A…May 20, 1996

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Watch new ADs for the Pitts S-2A

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
5
Destroyed
2
Substantial damage
3
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Pitts S-2A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Pitts S-2A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jul 8, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Springfield, IL
  • Sep 1, 2003Destroyed · minor injuries · Hillsboro, OR
  • Jul 31, 1999Substantial damage · minor injuries · Pittstown, NJN6PS
  • May 18, 1998Substantial damage · serious injuries · Benton, KSN31517
  • Sep 17, 1985Destroyed · fatal injuries · Carlsbad, CA

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Pitts S-2A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19741
19791
19812
19821
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA2
GA2
MI1
MO1
OH1
OR1
PA1

Buyer checklist

4 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Pitts S-2A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Pitts S-2A 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.
See the registered Pitts S-2A aircraft

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-2A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N187PS1979Lees Summit, MOFeb 27, 1979
N19HC1982Smithville, OHDec 8, 2023
N28PB1974Jefferson, GAJan 6, 2023
N29KT—Rialto, CAJun 25, 2019
N450GM—Rincon, GAJul 3, 2025
N49BR—Santa Paula, CAApr 24, 2013
N51ST1981Ada, MIJun 27, 2023
N719AP1981Pipersville, PAJan 29, 2018
N73CF—Beaverton, ORNov 30, 1982

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