# Pitts S-2A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7220401 - Manufacturer (registry): PITTS - Model: S-2A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 105 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A8SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A8SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Aviat Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-2a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## 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 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 - [AD 85-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-01-04): Cockpit Control Tube Assembly · Aviat S-2A. Effective Jan 21, 1985 - [AD 76-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-16-08): Rudder Control · Aviat S-1S and S-2A. Effective Aug 20, 1976 - [AD 73-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-16-06): Induction Air Box Flapper Door · Aviat S-2A. Effective Aug 13, 1973 - [AD 73-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-07-06): Horizontal Stabilizer Support Tube · Aviat S-2A. Effective Apr 17, 1973 - [AD 72-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-19-05): Horizontal Stabilizer Support Tube · Aviat S-2A. Effective Sep 20, 1972 - [AD 72-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-19-02): Aileron Interconnect Tubes · Aviat S-2A. Effective Sep 15, 1972 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 96-12-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-03-R1) (historical): Aft Lower Fuselage Wing Attach Fitting · Sky International S-1S, S-1T, S-2 and 3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 (9) - [N187PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187PS): [Morrissey John C Col](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRISSEY%20JOHN%20C%20COL), [Lees Summit, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Lees%20Summit), built 1979, S/N 2187 - [N19HC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19HC): [Vista I Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VISTA%20I%20INC), [Smithville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Smithville), built 1982, S/N 2266 - [N28PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28PB): [Ipme Management Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IPME%20MANAGEMENT%20CORP), [Jefferson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Jefferson), built 1974, S/N 2069 - [N29KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29KT): [Manary Norman L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANARY%20NORMAN%20L), [Rialto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rialto), S/N 2082 - [N450GM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N450GM): [Myers Shawn Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MYERS%20SHAWN%20LEE), [Rincon, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Rincon), S/N 2201 - [N49BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49BR): [Olmsted Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLMSTED%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Santa Paula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Paula), S/N 2212 - [N51ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51ST): [Cnc Aerobatics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CNC%20AEROBATICS%20LLC), [Ada, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ada), built 1981, S/N 2253 - [N719AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N719AP): [Peros Dino](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEROS%20DINO), [Pipersville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pipersville), built 1981, S/N 2245 - [N73CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73CF): [Fredette Catherine](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREDETTE%20CATHERINE), [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton), S/N 2215 ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 CEN09CA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA421), Jul 8, 2009: Pitts S-2A (N18BT), Springfield, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing due to the unintentional obstruction of the rudder by the passenger. - [NTSB SEA03LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA182), Sep 1, 2003: Pitts S-2A (N5301W), Hillsboro, OR, destroyed. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB NYC99LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA186), Jul 31, 1999: Pitts S-2A (N6PS), Pittstown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB CHI98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA160), May 18, 1998: Pitts S-2A (N31517), Benton, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot did not flare the airplane properly during the forced landing. A factor was the engine failure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX85LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA393), Sep 17, 1985: Pitts S-2A (N13AS), Carlsbad, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) 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 20030901021459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030901021459A), Sep 1, 2003: Ayres S2A (N5301W), Hillsboro, OR, Destroyed. (-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… - [Accident 19990731010289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990731010289A), Jul 31, 1999: Child S2APITTS (N6PS), Pittstown, NJ, Substantial damage. Acft 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… - [Accident 19980517009629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980517009629A), May 17, 1998: Child S2APITTS (N31517), Benton, KS, Substantial damage. Acft 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… - [Incident 19880211012449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880211012449I), Feb 11, 1988: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS2S (N7YT), Burbank, CA, Minor damage. Difficulty on directional control due to a tail wind landing. Stopped on edge of runway. Ran over runway edge light - [Accident 19850916076129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850916076129A), Sep 16, 1985: Child S2APITTS (N13AS), Carlsbad, CA, Destroyed. Impacted ocean while filming an inverted flat spin. Suspect incorrect assessment of recovery action due negative gs. - [Incident 19820702048809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820702048809I), Jul 2, 1982: Child S2APITTS (N31517), Rock Springs, WY, Minor damage. Pilot ground looped on roll out. Pilot stated he encountered a crosswind while landing. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (90, 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 SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [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 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 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 SA00375BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00375BO): Aviat Aircraft Aileron Counterbalance Plates. Liu, Weston B - [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 SA00364BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00364BO): Counterbalance Plates. Weston B Liu - [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 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 - [STC SA5156NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5156NM): Fabrication and installation of Pulsar-MOSFET Landing Light Flasher System. AvTek - [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00243BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200). Icarus Avionics, LLC All 90: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-2a/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Snow S2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/snow-s2a): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 8380202 - [Hare Meredith S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hare-meredith-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614EH - [Vich Robert Sr/Vich Robert JR S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/vich-robert-sr-vich-robert-jr-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614KP - [Boardman Don A III S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/boardman-don-a-iii-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05676R9 - [Hofer Robert Scott S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hofer-robert-scott-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1130837 - [Grumman S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3951010 - [Wright Carl S2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/wright-carl-s2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05616GC - [Ward William F S2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ward-william-f-s2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1130855 - [Christen Industries S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-s-2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2210004 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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