1977 Pitts S-2A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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VFRDescription
Solid 1977 Aerotek Pitts S2-A. TT: 3620 Well maintained Pitts ready for it's new home. Strong Lycoming IO-360 with 565 hrs SMOH, Freshly OH Prop with 10hrs SMOH. Newer 2-place Canopy, Includes Spades, Sight Gauge, Wheel pants, 5-point Hooker Ratchet harness and includes 1 seat-pack Parachute. ADS-B out equipped. Ready to fly home!
Engine
Lycoming IO-360-A1A 200 HP. 565 hrs SMOH by Poplar Grove in 2008. Inverted oil fuel systems. Engine mount recently inspected and reconditioned. Solid Crankshaft - Strong engine. Mags 500 hr inspected 65 hrs ago. 100 hrs on starter, New tailpipes. Freshly overhauled Propeller with 'B' hub by Memphis Propeller. 10hrs SMOH.
Propeller
Solid 1977 Pitts S2-A. Well maintained and ready to fly. Includes Spades, Wheel pants, Sight Gauge, 5-point Hooker ratchet harnesses, and One seat-pack Parachute. Newer 2-place Canopy, Complete Logs, Fresh Annual. There are rumors that this aircraft was once owned by Bill Thomas!
Interior
Fabric and paint in good shape. The top wing, fuselage and tail feathers are beautiful! 9/10. The lower wing fabric is slightly older and has a couple of blemishes, but is still in good shape. 7/10.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Sparta Aero Services
trade-a-plane.com
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$85,000
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Creve Coeur, MO | Jun 17, 2026 | 30 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Pitts S-2A
This 1977 Pitts S-2A (N28BT) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,620 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 S-2A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $85,000 to $103,202. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $85,000.
The S-2A cruises at 137 kts (254 km/h) with a range of 298 nm (552 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $62/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 6 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Pitts S-2A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N28BT.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Pitts S-2A
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 6 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S airplanes)
View full AD →Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes (Formerly Known as Pitts Models S- 1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes); Correction
View full AD →Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes (Formerly Known as Pitts Models S- 1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes)
View full AD →Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S airplanes)
View full AD →Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes (Formerly Known as Pitts Models S- 1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes)
View full AD →Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (Formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes)
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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