# Aviat PITTS S-2B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 2210308, 2210403
- Manufacturer (registry): AVIAT INC · AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
- Model: PITTS S-2B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A8SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A8SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Aviat Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 89
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-pitts-s-2b

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 96-12-03 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-03-R2): Aft Lower Fuselage Wing Attach Fittings · Aviat S-1S, S-1T, S-2 and 3 more. Effective Nov 20, 1998
- [AD 97-26-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-20): Longerons · Aviat S-2A, S-2B and S-2S. Effective Jan 22, 1998
- [AD 96-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-12): Flight Control Stick · Aviat S-1S, S-1T, S-2 and 3 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 96-12-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-03-R1) (historical): Aft Lower Fuselage Wing Attach Fitting · Sky International S-1S, S-1T, S-2 and 3 more. Effective Oct 3, 1997
- [AD 96-09-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-08-R1) (historical): Longerons Aft Of Rear Cabane Struts · Sky International S-2A, S-2B and S-2S. Effective Jul 26, 1996
- [AD 96-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-03) (historical): Aft Lower Fuselage Wing Attach Fitting · Sky International S-1S, S-1T, S-2 and 3 more. Effective Jun 24, 1996
- [AD 96-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-08) (historical): Longerons Aft Of Rear Cabane Struts · Sky International S-2A, S-2B and S-2S. Effective May 20, 1996

## Registered aircraft (89, first 50)

- [N110PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110PS): [Hartvigsen Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTVIGSEN%20THOMAS%20E), [Winchester, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Winchester), built 1996, S/N 5335
- [N1191](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1191): [Vmc Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VMC%20AVIATION%20INC), [Upland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Upland), S/N 5284
- [N1326K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1326K): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1995, S/N 5310
- [N13KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13KT): [Butler Bryan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20BRYAN%20C), [Brenham, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brenham), built 1992, S/N 5250
- [N14LP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14LP): [Therp Todd J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THERP%20TODD%20J), [Rigby, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rigby), built 1991, S/N 5217
- [N153GM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N153GM): [Fly High Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20HIGH%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Melrose Park, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Melrose%20Park), built 1992, S/N 5266
- [N15WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15WA): [G Force Aerobatics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%20FORCE%20AEROBATICS%20LLC), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), built 1992, S/N 5247
- [N161JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161JH): [Allison Daniel S Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLISON%20DANIEL%20S%20TRUSTEE), [Jenner, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Jenner), built 1991, S/N 5232
- [N161PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161PS): [Bond Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOND%20ROBERT%20E), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), built 1996, S/N 5339
- [N161TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161TC): [Akrotown USA LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AKROTOWN%20USA%20LLC), [Tualatin, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Tualatin), S/N 5357
- [N1651N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1651N): [Hartley John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTLEY%20JOHN%20R), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), built 1995, S/N 5331
- [N169DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169DM): [Most Toys Wins LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOST%20TOYS%20WINS%20LLC), [Joliet, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Joliet), built 1995, S/N 5330
- [N197TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N197TJ): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1992, S/N 5237
- [N224TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224TJ): [Jennings Herschel Todd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENNINGS%20HERSCHEL%20TODD), [Stone Mountain, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Stone%20Mountain), built 1993, S/N 5283
- [N245JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N245JH): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1993, S/N 5290
- [N24FF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24FF): [Hiemenz Thomas S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIEMENZ%20THOMAS%20S), [Westfield, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Westfield), built 1992, S/N 5265
- [N252PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N252PS): [Fields Joseph H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIELDS%20JOSEPH%20H), [Placerville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Placerville), built 1999, S/N 5334
- [N255PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N255PS): [Samani David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAMANI%20DAVID%20L), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 1996, S/N 5336
- [N25TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25TC): [Woolslayer Homer J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOOLSLAYER%20HOMER%20J), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1991, S/N 5222
- [N260CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260CK): [Sierra Lima LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20LIMA%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1991, S/N 5225
- [N260LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260LS): [Suter Lloyd Eugene](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTER%20LLOYD%20EUGENE), [Apalachin, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Apalachin), built 1993, S/N 5295
- [N260PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260PA): [Thompson Benjamin K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20BENJAMIN%20K), [Nevada, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Nevada), S/N 5219
- [N260PG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260PG): [Tregeagle Richard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TREGEAGLE%20RICHARD%20D), [Sandy, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Sandy), built 1991, S/N 5223
- [N260PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260PR): [Plane Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Martin, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Martin), built 1991, S/N 5231
- [N260PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260PS): [Bulldawg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BULLDAWG%20LLC), [Byers, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Byers), built 1991, S/N 5227
- [N287PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N287PJ): [Waterbury Craig A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATERBURY%20CRAIG%20A), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso), built 1994, S/N 5287
- [N291PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N291PS): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1995, S/N 5322
- [N29RG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29RG): [Happy Raptor Flying Club LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAPPY%20RAPTOR%20FLYING%20CLUB%20LLC), [Fort Lupton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Lupton), built 1991, S/N 5229
- [N311PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N311PS): built 1996, S/N 5347
- [N320PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N320PS): [Ctaerocraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CTAEROCRAFT%20LLC), [Lexington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Lexington), built 1996, S/N 5342
- [N321MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321MC): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 5233
- [N331JR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N331JR): [Leclercq Benoit B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LECLERCQ%20BENOIT%20B), [Saint Cloud, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Cloud), built 1992, S/N 5241
- [N340PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N340PS): [Powell Lester E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POWELL%20LESTER%20E%20JR), [Savannah, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Savannah), S/N 5338
- [N345DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N345DW): [Air Research Ca Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20RESEARCH%20CA%20INC), [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance), built 1993, S/N 5273
- [N36MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36MT): [Lesko Brady](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LESKO%20BRADY), [Lusby, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Lusby), built 1995, S/N 5324
- [N42TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42TW): [Davis Keith](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20KEITH), [Manchester, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Manchester), S/N 5294
- [N434DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N434DM): [Smith Lester C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20LESTER%20C%20JR), [Colleyville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Colleyville), built 1992, S/N 5270
- [N48BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48BT): [Malone William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MALONE%20WILLIAM), [Mount Nebo, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Mount%20Nebo), built 1993, S/N 5276
- [N48EW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48EW): [Kucel Richard S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUCEL%20RICHARD%20S), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1992, S/N 5249
- [N494BE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N494BE): [Big Ego Aerobatics Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20EGO%20AEROBATICS%20INC), [Naperville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Naperville), built 1995, S/N 5329
- [N49LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49LH): [Texas Pitts Partners LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXAS%20PITTS%20PARTNERS%20LLC), [Plano, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plano), built 1992, S/N 5242
- [N514BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N514BD): [Lepkowski Daniel P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEPKOWSKI%20DANIEL%20P), [Industry, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Industry), built 1995, S/N 5321
- [N524MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N524MD): [Stick N Rudder LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STICK%20N%20RUDDER%20LLC), [Kensington, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Kensington), built 1995, S/N 5309
- [N555RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555RL): [Borek Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOREK%20THOMAS%20J), [Homestead, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Homestead), built 1994, S/N 5307
- [N56PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56PS): [Leonard Paul N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20PAUL%20N), [Ewa Beach, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Ewa%20Beach), S/N 5306
- [N58DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58DE): [Richmond P Curt](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHMOND%20P%20CURT), [Anna, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Anna), built 1996, S/N 5333
- [N597TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N597TJ): [Jt Airshows](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JT%20AIRSHOWS), [Slidell, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Slidell), built 1995, S/N 5325
- [N59KK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59KK): [White Pitts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20PITTS%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1991, S/N 5214
- [N5SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5SG): [Maxwell Edward](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXWELL%20EDWARD), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), S/N 5317
- [N6076J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6076J): [Atlantic Resources Of Miami Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATLANTIC%20RESOURCES%20OF%20MIAMI%20INC), [Deland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Deland), S/N 5235

All 89: https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-pitts-s-2b/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (30)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA25LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA107), Jan 30, 2025: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N8ZT), Fellsmere, FL, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA15LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA210), May 14, 2015: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N110PS), Tullahoma, TN, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his airplane landing on top of the other airplane.
- [NTSB CEN14CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA533), May 31, 2014: Aviat Pitts S 2B (N9YH), Grants, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA458), Sep 19, 2011: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N46BT), Redlands, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol.
- [NTSB ERA11LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA043), Oct 29, 2010: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N8ZT), Hilton Head Island, SC, minor damage. Probable cause: The Pitts pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the Cirrus airplane.
- [NTSB CHI06LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA150), Jun 6, 2006: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N55H), Darmstadt, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and an on-ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA190), Jun 3, 2006: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N117PS), Antioch, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of oil pressure due to metal pieces from the number 5 piston skirt in the oil system, which prevented the oil valve top ball valve from seating. The muddy terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA140), Jun 13, 2004: Aviat Pitts S2B (N963CB), Hamilton, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after experiencing a brake system malfunction during landing. Factors related to the accident were the malfunction of a landing gear brake as…
- [NTSB MIA04CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA055), Mar 3, 2004: Aviat Pitts S2B (N61PS), Parkland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing to preclude fuel exhaustion, which resulted in damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA007), Oct 10, 2003: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N68PS), Cromwell, MN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot while performing aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing factors were the planning/decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC03FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA088), Apr 24, 2003: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N6085U), Newport, PA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude, which inhibited his ability to recover from an encountered flat spin. A factor related to the accident was the aft center of…
- [NTSB LAX03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA081), Feb 1, 2003: Pitts S-2B (N300PS), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive pull up, which resulted in a failure to obtain/maintain flying speed and a subsequent stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA091), Mar 13, 2002: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N29RG), Milwaukee, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the telephone pole.
- [NTSB LAX02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA074), Feb 2, 2002: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N300PS), Hawthorne, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the student to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing rollout and failure of the CFI to adequately supervise the flight. A contributing factor was the decreased…
- [NTSB NYC01FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA212), Aug 21, 2001: Pitts S-2B (N225SD), Shirley, NY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot under instruction's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during a simulated engine-out approach, which resulted in an inadvertent…
- [NTSB CHI01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA030), Nov 1, 2000: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N169DM), Worth, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and his failure to verify the fuel supply on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at…
- [NTSB DEN99FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA113), Jul 5, 1999: Pitts S-2B (N321MB), Steamboat Sprgs, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: Intentional aerobatics performed by the pilot at an altitude insufficient to make a safe recovery.
- [NTSB IAD99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA022), Nov 28, 1998: Pitts S-2B (N340PS), Easton, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both the pilot-in-command (CFI) and dual student of the other aircraft (Pitts) to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW98LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA414), Aug 31, 1998: Pitts S-2B (N52TW), Sherman, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare. A factor was the gusty, crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW98LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA317), Jun 6, 1998: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N812BL), Dallas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB FTW97LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA332), Aug 27, 1997: Pitts S-2B (N9QT), Mountain View, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA032), Dec 27, 1994: Pitts S-2B (N60823), Afton, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS INCLUDE SNOW COVERED TERRAIN AT THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY.
- [NTSB MIA94LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA171), Jul 4, 1994: Pitts S2B (N61PS), Fort Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE POOR WELDING QUALITY OF THE MANUFACTURER, RESULTING IN THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE AILERON ATTACHMENT BRACKET.
- [NTSB MIA94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA154), May 26, 1994: Pitts S2B (N61PS), Keystone Height, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S EXCEEDING OF THE DESIGN LIMITATIONS OF THE AIRPLANE.
- [NTSB LAX94LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA194), Apr 17, 1994: Pitts S-2A (N54TA), Kahuku, HI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION WHILE PERFORMING AN ACROBATIC ROUTINE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW ALTITUDE AT WHICH THE PILOT WAS…
- [NTSB NYC94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA070), Mar 20, 1994: Aviat Pitts S-2B (N60827), Albion, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, and the subsequent collision with soft terrain and nose over. Factors related to the accident were: the snowbanks on either side of…
- [NTSB FTW93LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA265), Sep 23, 1993: Pitts S2B (N15AV), Sherman, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS IN COMMAND OF BOTH AIRCRAFT.
- [NTSB ATL93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA042), Dec 26, 1992: Pitts S2B (N92AP), Tuscaloosa, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL. A FACTOR WAS THE WIND GUST.
- [NTSB CHI92LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA190), Jun 27, 1992: Pitts S2B (N92BT), Aurora, NE, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S RESTRICTED VISUAL LOOKOUT FROM SMOKE ENTERING THE COCKPIT. FACTORS WERE SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT BECOMING DISORIENTED.
- [NTSB LAX84FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA055), Nov 8, 1983: Aerotek Pitts S-2B (N700ME), Elk Grove, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (46)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20250130000669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250130000669A), Jan 30, 2025: Aviat Inc PITTS S-2B (N8ZT), Vero Beach, FL, Destroyed. On 1/30/2025, at approximately 10:31 am (EST), the accident aircraft was inbound to vrb airport. The pilot was cleared for a straight in 7 mile approach to…
- [Incident 20170819017199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170819017199I), Aug 19, 2017: Aviat Inc PITTS S-2B (N58DE), Sherman, TX, Minor damage. On 08-19-2017 while praticeing aerobatics in the pratice box located at the Sherman airport (kgyi) the S2B pitts aircraft suffered a right rudder cable failure…
- [Incident 20170219007749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170219007749I), Feb 19, 2017: Aviat Inc PITTS S-2B (N260PA), Joplin, MO, Minor damage. Aircraft was departing jln when the canopy departed the aircraft. Canopy hit right lower wing, right horizontal, and right side of rudder as it departed. All…
- [Accident 20150513006322A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150513006322A), May 13, 2015: Aviat Inc PITTS S-2B (N110PS), Tullahoma, TN, Substantial damage. On a VFR day two aircraft; N110PS a pitts S-2B and N675GM a v star experimental light sport aircraft made contact during landing phase. The pitts aircraft…
- [Accident 20110919023229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110919023229A), Sep 19, 2011: Aviat Inc PITTS S-2B (N46BT), Redlands, CA, Destroyed. Aviat pitts crashed on sessums drive, south of Redlands airport, under unknown circumstances. Aircraft clipped a parked/unoccupied vehicle. Single occupant…
- [Incident 20110704017629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110704017629I), Jul 4, 2011: Aviat Aircraft Inc PITTS S-2B (N311PS), Vergennes, VT, Minor damage. Pilot was performing a soft field takeoff to maintain as little weight on the main gear as possible during the initial takeoff run. As aircraft became…
- [Accident 20101029051321A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101029051321A), Oct 29, 2010: Aviat Inc PITTS S-2B (N8ZT), Hilton Head Isl, SC, Substantial damage. On October 29, 2010 at 14:15 hours local the pilot of N8ZT was given instruction by the air traffic control tower to taxi to runway 03. VMC conditions…
- [Incident 20091003017779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091003017779I), Oct 3, 2009: Aviat PITTSS2B (N822P), Wichita Falls, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On October 3, 2009, at approximately 10:45 am, the pilot and sole occupant of N822P, a model S-2B pitts aircraft, executed a landing on runway 17 at…
- [Incident 20090610009649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090610009649I), Jun 10, 2009: Aviat PITTSS2B (N467PB), Granbury, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On June 10, 2009 at approximately 2:00 pm, an Aviat pitts S-2B, N467PB, owned and operated by [privacy data omitted] ran off the left side of runway 18…
- [Accident 20060605013029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060605013029A), Jun 5, 2006: Aviat PITTSS2B (N55H), Darmstadt, IN, Substantial damage. (-23) On 06/05/2006, at approximately 1915 CST, while landing at 12IN (grass strip) to the west in dry runway conditions, no wind and 2 people onboard, the…
- [Accident 20060603009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060603009439A), Jun 3, 2006: Aviat PITTSS2B (N117PS), Antioch, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft made a soft field landing in a hayfield in Antioch, CA due to loss of oil pressure at 031430PDT. Aircraft flipped over and came to rest…
- [Incident 20060427007389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060427007389I), Apr 27, 2006: Aviat PITTSS2B (N62PS), Redmond, OR, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot discussed winds with the tower and was concerned as all four wind socks disagreed. The ASOS favored runway 4. Runway 4'S windsock did indicate a…
- [Accident 20040613028429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040613028429A), Jun 13, 2004: Aviat PITTSS2B (N963CB), Hamilton, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot had been performing sustained inverted flight. Right brake failed upon landing causing aircraft to leave runway and hit a runway marker. It was…
- [Accident 20040303016849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040303016849A), Mar 3, 2004: Aviat PITTSS2B (N61PS), Boca Raton, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Mr. Swartz was flying aircraft on second flight of the day when Mr. Swartz performed an inverted maneuver and the engine temporarily lost power. Mr.…
- [Accident 20031010027929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031010027929A), Oct 10, 2003: Aviat PITTSS2B (N68PS), Cromwell, MN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Pilot performing low-level aerobatics over south island lake, Cromwell, MN without a waiver for 91.303. Aircraft observed by witnesses to impact water at…
- [Accident 20030424017609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030424017609A), Apr 24, 2003: Aviat PITTSS2B (N6085U), Millerstown, PA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On April 24, 2003 at 1430 EDT, a pitts S-2B, N6085U, registered to william wilson and piloted by william wilson, crashed while practicing aerobatics.…
- [Accident 20030201001829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030201001829A), Feb 1, 2003: Aviat PITTSS2B (N300PS), Long Beach, CA, Destroyed. (-23) On February 01, 2003, at approximately 1051 PST, a pitts model number S-2B, N300PS, nosed over during the take off portion of a touch-and-go at Long…
- [Accident 20020313006009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020313006009A), Mar 13, 2002: Aviat PITTSS2B (N29RG), Milwaukee, WI, No damage. (-23) On March 13, 2002, at 1540 CDT a pitts S-2B, N29RG, registered to ralph g. gorenstein, collided with a power pole while attempting a forced landing in an…
- [Accident 20020202002769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020202002769A), Feb 2, 2002: Aviat PITTSS2B (N300PS), Hawthorne, CA, No damage. (-23) On February 2, 2002, at approximately 11:19 pacific standard time, an Aviat pitts S2B sustained substantial damage to the left lower wing tip after a…
- [Accident 20010821027059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010821027059A), Aug 21, 2001: Aviat PITTSS2B (N225SD), Shirley, NY, No damage. (-23) On 08/12/01, at 1255 EST, this aircraft crashed landed on the approach to land on runway 24 at Brookhaven calabro airport. The aircraft was being used…
- [Incident 20010502008799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010502008799I), May 2, 2001: Aviat PITTSS2B (N8ZT), Bridgeport, CT, Minor damage. (-23)The pilot stated that he was flying N8ZT from the front seat(where the visibility is more limited than the back seat) and touched down on the left wheel…
- [Incident 20010411015489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010411015489I), Apr 11, 2001: Aviat PITTSS2B (N340PS), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On April 2001, at 1100 EDT, an Aviat S2B, N340PS, registered to daniel d. barks, experienced a canopy separation and hard landing at the Lakeland linder…
- [Accident 20001101043089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001101043089A), Nov 1, 2000: Aviat PITTSS2B (N169DM), Kankakee, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot departed the gauge Kankakee airport (ikk) for a 45 minute pleasure flight in the local area. Pilot stated that he didn't physically check the fuel…
- [Accident 19990705046479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990705046479A), Jul 5, 1999: Aviat PITTSS2B (N321MB), Steamboat Sprin, CO, No damage. (-23)On July 5, 1999, at 1042 MDT, an Aviat pitts S-2B, N321MB, registered to and operated by the pilot was destroyed when it collided with terrain while…
- [Accident 19981128032401A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981128032401A), Nov 28, 1998: Aviat PITTSS2B (N340PS), Easton, MD, Substantial damage. Acft landed and struck N5088Q, which was still on runway. (.19) on November 28, 1998, at 1115 eastern standard time, a pitts S-2B, N340PS, and a Cessna 152,…
- [Accident 19980831047039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980831047039A), Aug 31, 1998: Aviat PITTSS2B (N52TW), Sherman-Denison, TX, No damage. (-23) Pilot was on a practice flight at F39 gca. On approach to runway, pilot encountered a 90 degree 12-15 knot cross-wind. Pilot slightly bounced aircraft…
- [Incident 19980826022139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980826022139I), Aug 26, 1998: N161JH, Chandler, AZ, Minor damage. Student pilot lined up for landing, touched down, a/c stated left turn. Instructor applied rt rudder. Lt gear/wheel locked up and a/c departed runway. Het dirt…
- [Accident 19980606046642A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980606046642A), Jun 6, 1998: Aviat PITTSS2B (N812BL), Dallas, TX, Substantial damage. (.4) The Cessna 152 collided with a pitts S-2B while both airplanes were taxiing in daylight VFR weather conditions at a controlled airport. The collision…
- [Accident 19970827024259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970827024259A), Aug 27, 1997: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS2S (N9QT), Mountain View, AR, Substantial damage. Aircraft engine quit, made emergency landing. (-23) pilot new to aircraft, misread fuel indicator, aircraft ran out of fuel. Pilot landed in open field, rolled…
- [Incident 19960905031789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960905031789I), Sep 5, 1996: Child S2BPITTS (N3GY), Ashland City, TN, Minor damage. Began loosing power and quit. Landed at departure field. Engine case cracked. Broke connecting rod.
- [Incident 19960601017549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960601017549I), Jun 1, 1996: Child S2BPITTS (N6081Z), Marietta, PA, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot departed runway 27 at Donegal Springs airpark, mount joy, PA AT1530 hours for a local VFR flight. Pilot attempted to land on runway 27 with a…
- [Incident 19950907034399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950907034399I), Sep 7, 1995: Child S2BPITTS (N98AV), Afton, WY, Minor damage. Engine quit and siezed in a left flat spin maneuver. Landed safe. Prop would not turn. Oil level ok. Tear down due.
- [Incident 19950507012349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950507012349I), May 7, 1995: Child S2BPITTS (N121PS), Dayton, OH, Minor damage. During pretakeoff engine runup. Pilots foot slipped off brake. Collided with another aircraft in runup area.
- [Accident 19941227042349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941227042349A), Dec 27, 1994: Child S2BPITTS (N60823), Afton, WY, Substantial damage. Lost directional control landing veered to edge runway. Struck snow drift and flipped over.
- [Incident 19940920041859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940920041859I), Sep 20, 1994: Child S2BPITTS (N1191), Sedona, AZ, Minor damage. Runway incursion on landing. Lost directional control due downwind landing.
- [Incident 19940722029679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940722029679I), Jul 22, 1994: Child S2PITTS (N245JH), Camplake, WI, Minor damage. Narrative: during landing aircraft drifted off runway into tall grass pilot applied power aborting landing. Aircraft returned to dupage without further…
- [Accident 19940526017709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940526017709A), May 26, 1994: Child S2BPITTS (N61PS), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Substantial damage. Heard pop during aerobatics. Lost aileron control. Improperly welded aileron support bracket broke at the weld.
- [Accident 19940417007859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940417007859A), Apr 17, 1994: Child S2APITTS (N54TA), Kahuku, HI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Indicates pilot became disorienatated doing slow rolls for airshow performance over ocean. Dived inverted into water
- [Accident 19940320015789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940320015789A), Mar 20, 1994: Child S2BPITTS (N60827), Albion, NY, Substantial damage. Landing narrow runway between snowbanks. Right main off right edge into soft terrain. Pitts nosed over.
- [Accident 19930923036132A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930923036132A), Sep 23, 1993: Child S2BPITTS (N15AV), Sherman-Denison, TX, Substantial damage. During natl aerobatic competition collided with aircraft. One inbound other outbound on 75FT wide taxiway.
- [Incident 19930825038329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930825038329I), Aug 25, 1993: Child S2BPITTS (N846), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Pilot applied heavy brakes to avoid another taxiing aircraft. Nose dropped and propeller struck taxiway.
- [Incident 19930806032459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930806032459I), Aug 6, 1993: Child S2BPITTS (N60827), Rochester, NY. Right brake failed on landing rollout. Veered off runway.
- [Incident 19930527019999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930527019999I), May 27, 1993: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N846), Aurora, CO, Minor damage. Unable to land at destination due to weather. Fuel exhaustion trying to fly to clear weather airport.
- [Accident 19921226051659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921226051659A), Dec 26, 1992: Child S2BPITTS (N92AP), Tuscaloosa, AL, Substantial damage. Lost control on takeoff. Ran off runway into a ditch. Blamed a crosswind gust.
- [Accident 19920627021999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920627021999A), Jun 27, 1992: Child S2BPITTS (N92BT), Aurora, NE, Destroyed. Smoke in cockpit from air show smoke generator during a spin. Blew canopy. Pulled out late. Impacted flat and level
- [Accident 19831108056549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831108056549A), Nov 8, 1983: Child S2BPITTS (N700ME), Elk Grove, CA, Destroyed. Unable to recover from a flat spin. Pilot bailed out. Second pilot with heart defect may have froze or blacked out.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2004FA0000229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000229), Feb 17, 2004: DOPE FILM. DELAMINATED. ALL OF THE DOPE FILM DELAMINATED FROM THE CECONITE 102 FABRIC. AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IMPROPER APPLICATION METHOD WAS USED. THE RANDO

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (91, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc
- [STC SA12223IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12223IB): Installation of Beringer wheel and brake assembly. Air Projet
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA01435LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435LA): Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04123CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04123CH): Installation of an MT-Propeller MTV-9-B-C/C200-25 or MTV-14-B-C/C190-130 and spinner assembly. McFarlane Aviation LLC
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA03819NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03819NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02430SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02430SE): Fabrication and installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA01435SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC
- [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc
- [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation

All 91: https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-pitts-s-2b/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (54, first 50)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [066-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID124558103820260723131531.0001): Rivet. Game Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026
- [066-106](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID117168285820260728184415.0001): Brake Lining. Game Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026
- [RAP164-01700](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138051271320250829181747.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-01700 Cleveland · Aug 27, 2025
- [MDL TD 031851](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122073193320250508133539.0001): VA-1A( )AndAccessories. Electronics International Inc · PMA PQ0088NM · Modification part · Apr 10, 2025
- [20006A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID158504546820250303152539.0001): Air-Oil Cooler. Boyd Niagara LLC · PMA PQ0872NE · Replaces 8534108 · Oct 30, 2024
- [MDL103216-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID119388274620240221143420.0001): SkyView HDX Instrumentation. Dynon Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ05359NM · Modification part · Jan 26, 2024
- [UAV-1004236-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID148944836720230707211228.0001): AV-30-C. uAvionix Corporation · PMA PQ05445NM · Modification part · Jun 28, 2023
- [8000215](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185674571320221130202549.0001): Engine Oil Cooler. Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc · PMA PQ2543NM · Replaces Harrison P/N: 8534108 · Oct 21, 2022
- [EA-22000T](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID197751901220220525194448.0001): Controller Wire Harness- Twin (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-21000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168892311520220525194205.0001): Six-Cylinder Ignition Controller. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-22000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127809214620220525194336.0001): Controller Wire Harness (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID785536988220210923143649.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021
- [700-00190-100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID510439420202109211425340.0001): SkyTrax 100B/200 ADS-B Receiver. Avidyne Corporation · PMA PQ4035CE · Replaces ModificationPart · Jul 28, 2021
- [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID237156131420210923143751.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID907289313920210702175213.0001): Aspen Avionics · PMA PQ03868SW · Jan 20, 2021
- [00-11980-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/01ADB9A513F123D786258050007D5066.0001): Molded Assembly. Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc · PMA PQ0524NM · Replaces 62262 · Jul 20, 2016
- [EIS-61000-5M](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EEF7E335390A49E086257FAB0068F93F.0001): Electroair Electronic Ignition System (Kit). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · May 1, 2016
- [EIS-61000-5C](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A345E8B53B864A5586257FAB0068F93C.0001): Electroair Electronic Ignition System (Kit). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · May 1, 2016
- [VSF-7203A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4C87F1734FB1C26286257BAD006CFBB2.0001): Voltage Regulator 14V. Lamar Technologies LLC · PMA PQ2242NM · Replaces Pitts Aerobatic 61230, Continental… · Jun 13, 2013
- [VSF-7203A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/911BD7365A1846F986257B6300694568.0001): Voltage Regulator 14V. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Pitts Aerobatic 61230, Continental… · Feb 24, 2013
- [B-00371-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BB3107A8049C267086257AB60074824E.0001): Alternator Control, 14V. Lamar Technologies LLC · PMA PQ2242NM · Replaces B-00371-3 · Oct 28, 2012
- [RA105-00200](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B5932B14FAF5319086257B1A00709093.0001): Rivet. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Cleveland Wheels & Brakes P/N… · Jul 20, 2012
- [RA066-10600-4K](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8DC9173990649DEC86257B1A00708D02.0001): Brake Lining Kit. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Rapco, Inc. P/N RA66-106-4K… · Jul 20, 2012
- [RA066-10600](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/000E73ACE1EBEAC186257B1A007089FB.0001): Brake Lining. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Cleveland Wheels & Brakes P/N… · Jul 20, 2012
- [B-00371-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6CE7F3D1758F9D7A86257AB60073239F.0001): Alternator Control, 14V. Lamar Technologies LLC · PMA PQ2242NM · Replaces B-00371-3 · Dec 14, 2010
- [VSF-7203A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A32972DD665C86AF862577FB00554D23.0001): Voltage Regulator 14V. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Pitts Aerobatic 61230, Continental… · Oct 21, 2010
- [LW30XXAB](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C3483CE3040D2D02862571C300681B50.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ0876SW · Modification part · Oct 24, 2005
- [LW20XXB](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A6FDC6799448BA0E862571C300681BC2.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ0876SW · Modification part · Oct 24, 2005
- [LW20XXA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8561061DE7D70F7D862571C300681BA0.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ0876SW · Modification part · Oct 24, 2005
- [LW30XX](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/841FF0C50D688FED862571C300681AEA.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ0876SW · Modification part · Oct 24, 2005
- [LW30XXV](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/817B60A3DA020FC5862571C300681B6A.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ0876SW · Modification part · Oct 24, 2005
- [LW30XXAA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/77D33F905044180A862571C300681B27.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ0876SW · Modification part · Oct 24, 2005
- [LW30XXA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/285007F067595F22862571C300681B0A.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ0876SW · Modification part · Oct 24, 2005
- [LW20XX](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/19BA69B58371C16D862571C300681B8A.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ0876SW · Modification part · Oct 24, 2005
- [ATF6-59](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139195081920250130180508.0001): Propeller Control Unit Constant Speed. Aero Technologies LLC · PMA PQ2724CE · Replaces Hartzell F-6-59( ) · Oct 3, 2005
- [G-25S](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/964E5F677CC0AE938525704D0051E5DB.0001): Battery. Teledyne Battery Products · Replaces RG-25 · Feb 27, 2003
- [3600](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5F0BA2D6EB71E0068525704A0053D0CC.0001): Brake Hydraulic Master Cylinder. Pitts Aviation Enterprises Inc · Replaces TC Holder 10-19D Cleveland Wheel and… · Jul 15, 2002
- [APS66-10600](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9D01F1C072009E8A8525703C006B15C2.0001): Brake Lining. Aviation Products Systems Inc · Replaces AP66-106, SB66-10600, ES-66-62-FM… · May 7, 2002
- [APS175-01700](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/26010EEFFC8EDA4D8525703C006B159C.0001): Brake Disc- Stainless. Aviation Products Systems Inc · Replaces 64-17, 164-01700 · May 7, 2002
- [APS164-01700](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0CF80FE52073FA338525703C006B157E.0001): Brake Disc. Aviation Products Systems Inc · Replaces AA-17, SB164-01700, 164-01700 · May 7, 2002
- [8000215](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D3B1F5B67C889D788525703B00537405.0001): Engine Oil Cooler. Aero-Classics Ltd · Replaces Niagara 20006A, Harrison AP13AU06-01 · Feb 24, 2002
- [LW30XXB](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D0E15B8F3DED090F8525704C00515E5C.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics · Modification part · Jul 27, 2000
- [LW20XX](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7351CE25135648638525704C00515E56.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics · Modification part · Jul 27, 2000
- [LW20XXA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/71606932BD3C07D68525704C00515E57.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics · Modification part · Jul 27, 2000
- [LW30XXA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3A470945884508CD8525704C00515E5A.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics · Modification part · Jul 27, 2000
- [LW20XXB](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/27F2A5B4A8C69E3A8525704C00515E58.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics · Modification part · Jul 27, 2000
- [LW30XXAA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/244DCF9AFE0C97D18525704C00515E5B.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics · Modification part · Jul 27, 2000
- [LW30XX](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/124D58C2A68031E98525704C00515E59.0001): Nulite Instrument Lighting. Sparrow Avionics · Modification part · Jul 27, 2000
- [K-1001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FF8204C748DED3FC8525704D0051E68C.0001): SlickStart Installation Kit. Unison Industries (formerly Slick Aircraft Products) · PMA PQ2050CE · Modification part · Jun 28, 2000
- [SS-1002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7BEE4FD00C29CF898525704D005627B8.0001): SlickStart Assembly. Unison Industries (formerly Slick Aircraft Products) · PMA PQ2050CE · Modification part · Jun 28, 2000

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-pitts-s-2b/pma.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Pitts Aerobatics S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-aerobatics-s-2b): 28 registered aircraft, registry code 7220450
- [Christen Industries S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-s-2b): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 2210008
- [Grumman S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-s-2b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3951011
- [Pitts S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-2b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220405
- [Snow S2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/snow-s2b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8380204

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