This 1990 Pitts S-1X Sunbird is a Dan Rihn design built from the ground up to compete in the Unlimited category, accommodating the Lycoming IO-540 engine rated at 280+ horsepower. The airframe shows just 377 hours total time, with 132 hours since prop overhaul on an MT three-blade acro prop. The aircraft has no damage history, and the seller reports excellent workmanship and condition, with all cylinders measuring 70+. It has spent most of its life in the dry Southwest USA, always hangared, and is flown regularly. A July 2026 condition inspection has been completed, and all engine ADs are in compliance with properly tuned wings and flight...
GPS
Garmin AERA 660 - AERA GPS NAV
Comms
Flightline 760 - VHF Radio
ADSB
UAVONIX EchoUAT - UAVONIX ADSB out
Transponder
Sandia STX-165 - Transponder STC'd version
EMS
Flight Data Systems T-30 - Digital Tach Fuel Totalizer Electronic Ignition STC'd Version
Battery
EarthX ETX36C - Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePO4
G-Meter
Spring Gear
Tailwheel
Aviation Specialties Tailwheel
Parachute
Strong Parachute embroidered Pitts S1X
Inverted Fuel System
Inverted flop tube fuel system with 20 gallons onboard
Gap Seals
Elevator and rudder gap seals
Asking Price
$87,500
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Oct 9, 2026: $87,500(-$400) - barnstormers
Jul 24, 2026: $87,900(-$500) - barnstormers
Jun 26, 2026: $88,400 - barnstormers
Asking Price
$87,500
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Oct 9, 2026: $87,500(-$400) - barnstormers
Jul 24, 2026: $87,900(-$500) - barnstormers
Jun 26, 2026: $88,400 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$87,500