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1990 Pitts S-1X SunbirdExperimental Aircraft • Cincinnati, OH, USA

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...

Year
1990
Make
Pitts
Series
S-1
Model
S-1X Sunbird
Tail #
NDH

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Specifications

Category
Experimental
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Seats (Stock)
1

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
377 hrs
Engine 1 Time
132 hrs (SPOH)
Prop 1 Time
132 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
July 2026 Condition Inspection!!!

Avionics

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

Additional Equipment

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

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Excellent condition
Exterior Notes
Excellent condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-540
Engine Power
280 HP
Propeller Model
MT 3 Blade Acro Prop

Asking Price

$87,500

Aircraft Location

Cincinnati, OH, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Oct 9, 2026: $87,500(-$400) - barnstormers

Jul 24, 2026: $87,900(-$500) - barnstormers

Jun 26, 2026: $88,400 - barnstormers

Contact Seller

First Seen: Jun 26, 2026

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