1974 Pitts Special S-1S

1974 Pitts Special S-1S

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$65,000
Location Reno, NV
Total Time 1,230 hrs
Engine SMOH 260 hrs
Serial # 1-0023
Reg # N91JW
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Comms equipment:

Description

Experimental Exhibition PITTS S1- Standard Airworthiness to Experimental Exhibition - Factory Built Pitts S-1S. ~ 1230 TT - 260SMOH on 200+ HP AEIO-360. This Pitts has been lovingly cared for over the years. Raced at Reno under the name Ruby. Super lightweight with no engine driven electrical system, battery only. Therefore, no transponder or ADSB requirements. Highly sought after Spring Gear. Clear sides and floors for aerobatics. Battery powered Micro Radio - owner used handheld Garmin GPS. Auxiliary fuel/smoke tank in upper wing w/smoke system. Multiple propellers and nose bowl configs available. Aerobatic Sighting device available. Wings were originally built for the Phoenix - 540 powered biplane. Very strong, well built. Currently at Reno/Stead Airport Contact: Marilyn Dash

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$65,000

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About This Pitts Special S-1S

This 1974 Pitts Special S-1S (N91JW) is a single engine piston with 1,230 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $65,000.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
✓ Airframe: 1,230 hours
★ Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N91JW.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Reno, NV

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Title Status

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