2014 Pitts S-1S
Single Engine Piston
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Offered for sale is N9305P, a 2014 Pitts S-1S, an Amateur-Built example of Curtis Pitts' legendary single-seat aerobatic biplane. With only 284 hours since new and a Lycoming IO-360 remanufactured by Don George Aviation, this aircraft delivers the sharp handling and proven performance that have made the Pitts name a fixture in aerobatics for decades. Lightweight at 846 lbs empty and built to a 1,150 lb gross weight, the S-1S climbs with authority and carries energy effortlessly through every maneuver. With a 19-gallon fuel capacity, endurance is about 1.5 hours for hard aerobatics or closer to 2 hours in cruise. This is a clean, low-time Pitts with modern construction and iconic style - ready to fly, perform, and turn heads on the ramp. Ferrying available nationwide, contact us for more info!
Engine
Lycoming IO-360-B4A 632 hours since remanufacture (Don George Aviation) Hartzell propeller
Interior
Paint 10/10 Always hangared
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Red Beacon Aeronautical
trade-a-plane.com
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$69,500
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Evansville, IN | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Pitts S-1S
This 2014 Pitts S-1S (N9305P) is a 1-seat single engine piston with 284 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 S-1S aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $69,500 to $74,099. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $69,500.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 3 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Pitts S-1S — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N9305P.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Pitts S-1S
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
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-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 →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.