Pitts S-2A airworthiness directives

Manufacturer (registry): PITTS
Model: S-2A
Registry code: 7220401
Registered: 9 aircraft
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
Seats: 2
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed: 105 mph
Certification: Type certificated
Data sheet: TCDSA8SO
Holder: Aviat Aircraft Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 14

1971Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 14 aircraft
1971	2
1973	1
1974	1
1979	2
1980	2
1981	3
1982	2
1985	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 10

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1972In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 14 ADs
1972	2
1973	2
1976	1
1985	1
1996	4
1997	1
1998	2
2022	1

Airframe · Pitts S-2A

AD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorEffective Mar 21, 2022 AD 96-12-03 R2Aft Lower Fuselage Wing Attach FittingsEffective Nov 20, 1998 · Supersedes AD 96-12-03 R1 AD 97-26-20LongeronsEffective Jan 22, 1998 · Supersedes AD 96-09-08 R1 AD 96-10-12Flight Control StickEffective Jun 7, 1996 AD 85-01-04Cockpit Control Tube AssemblyEffective Jan 21, 1985 AD 76-16-08Rudder ControlEffective Aug 20, 1976 AD 73-16-06Induction Air Box Flapper DoorEffective Aug 13, 1973 AD 73-07-06Horizontal Stabilizer Support TubeEffective Apr 17, 1973 AD 72-19-05Horizontal Stabilizer Support TubeEffective Sep 20, 1972 AD 72-19-02Aileron Interconnect TubesEffective Sep 15, 1972

Superseded and historical ADs · 4

AD 96-12-03 R1Aft Lower Fuselage Wing Attach FittingHistoricalEffective Oct 3, 1997 · Replaced by AD 96-12-03 R2 AD 96-09-08 R1Longerons Aft Of Rear Cabane StrutsHistoricalEffective Jul 26, 1996 · Replaced by AD 97-26-20 AD 96-12-03Aft Lower Fuselage Wing Attach FittingHistoricalEffective Jun 24, 1996 · Replaced by AD 96-12-03 R1 AD 96-09-08Longerons Aft Of Rear Cabane StrutsHistoricalEffective May 20, 1996 · Replaced by AD 96-09-08 R1

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC

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Registered aircraft · 9

N187PSMorrissey John C Col · Lees Summit, MOBuilt 1979 · S/N 2187 N19HCVista I Inc · Smithville, OHBuilt 1982 · S/N 2266 N28PBIpme Management Corp · Jefferson, GABuilt 1974 · S/N 2069 N29KTManary Norman L · Rialto, CAS/N 2082 N450GMMyers Shawn Lee · Rincon, GAS/N 2201 N49BROlmsted Aviation LLC · Santa Paula, CAS/N 2212 N51STCnc Aerobatics LLC · Ada, MIBuilt 1981 · S/N 2253 N719APPeros Dino · Pipersville, PABuilt 1981 · S/N 2245 N73CFFredette Catherine · Beaverton, ORS/N 2215

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401')
ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 5

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Loss of control on ground1 case

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN09CA421Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts S-2A · Springfield, ILThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing due to the unintentional obstruction of the rudder by the passenger.Jul 8, 2009 · N18BT · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2A · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper distance and altitude while on final approach which led to touching down short of the runway. The pilot's restricted visual lookout was a factor.Sep 1, 2003 · N5301W · Destroyed NTSB NYC99LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2A · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point.Jul 31, 1999 · N6PS · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2A · Benton, KSthe pilot did not flare the airplane properly during the forced landing. A factor was the engine failure for undetermined reasons.May 18, 1998 · N31517 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA393Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2A · Carlsbad, CAAfter completing an upright spin over the pacific ocean during the filming of a movie viewed from the spinning acft, the plt climbed his acft back to the entry alt and entered a flat inverted spin. The acft was observed to spin through its recovery alt at…Sep 17, 1985 · N13AS · Destroyed

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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FAA incident reports · 6

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20030901021459AAyres S2A · Hillsboro, OR(-23) The PIC stated that she attempted to land the airplane and "as close as possible to the numbers". When she flared to land the airplane impacted the ground about 30 feet before and about 4 feet below the runway. The aircraft became airborne for about 60…Sep 1, 2003 · N5301W · Destroyed Accident 19990731010289AChild S2APITTS · Pittstown, NJAcft landed hard, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing was sheared off. (.19) on July 31, 1999, about 1300 eastern daylight time, a pitts S-2A, N6PS, was substantially damaged while landing at the Alexandria Airport (N85), Pittstown, new…Jul 31, 1999 · N6PS · Substantial damage Accident 19980517009629AChild S2APITTS · Benton, KSAcft was on test flight following maintenance, acft took off and turned right, witness stated may exp engine failure (.4)the pilot reported that he had recently installed the engine in the airplane after it had been overhauled. The purpose of the flight was a…May 17, 1998 · N31517 · Substantial damage Incident 19880211012449IAmtrpt PITTSSPECS2S · Burbank, CADifficulty on directional control due to a tail wind landing. Stopped on edge of runway. Ran over runway edge lightFeb 11, 1988 · N7YT · Minor damage Accident 19850916076129AChild S2APITTS · Carlsbad, CAImpacted ocean while filming an inverted flat spin. Suspect incorrect assessment of recovery action due negative gs.Sep 16, 1985 · N13AS · Destroyed Incident 19820702048809IChild S2APITTS · Rock Springs, WYPilot ground looped on roll out. Pilot stated he encountered a crosswind while landing.Jul 2, 1982 · N31517 · Minor damage

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401')
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 90

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

STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLC STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC

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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model FROM ( SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401') GROUP BY stc_number ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number) ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number

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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
  SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7220401')
  GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'S2A' AND m.code NOT IN ('7220401')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'S2A' AND m.code NOT IN ('7220401')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12

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