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1974 Pitts Special S-1SSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • NV, USA

This 1974 Pitts Special S-1S is a factory-built experimental exhibition aircraft with approximately 1,230 hours total time on the airframe and 260 hours since major overhaul on its 200-plus horsepower AEIO-360 engine. The aircraft has been converted to experimental exhibition airworthiness and is offered for sale at 60,000 USD from Nevada, with the seller describing it as lovingly cared for over the years.

This S-1S is configured for lightweight aerobatic performance, featuring no engine-driven electrical system and operating on battery power only, which means no transponder or ADS-B requirements apply. It retains the highly sought after...

Year
1974
Make
Pitts
Series
S-1S
Model
Special S-1S
Serial #
number1-0023Total

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
1

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,230 hrs
Engine 1 Time
260 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPS - Handheld GPS (Owner Used)

Comms

Battery Powered Micro Radio

Additional Equipment

Spring Gear

Highly Sought After Spring Gear

Auxiliary Fuel Tank

Auxiliary Fuel/Smoke Tank in Upper Wing w/Smoke System

Smoke System

Smoke System with Auxiliary Tank in Upper Wing

Clear Sides and Floors

Clear Sides and Floors for Aerobatics

Aerobatic Sighting Device

Aerobatic Sighting Device Available

Propellers and Nose Bowls

Multiple Propellers and Nose Bowl Configs Available

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
AEIO-360
Engine Power
200 HP

Asking Price

$60,000

Aircraft Location

NV, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jun 4, 2026: $60,000(-$5,000) - aircraftforsale

Nov 29, 2025: $65,000 - aircraftforsale

Apr 20, 2025: $65,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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