# Pitts S-2B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7220405 - Manufacturer (registry): PITTS - Model: 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: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-2b 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 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 Effective Jun 7, 1996 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 96-12-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-03-R1) (historical): Aft Lower Fuselage Wing Attach Fitting · Sky International S-1S, S-1T, S-2 and 3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 (1) - [N388PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N388PS): [Darrow Matthew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DARROW%20MATTHEW%20J), [Truckee, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Truckee), built 1986, S/N 5116 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (11) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA150504001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150504001), May 3, 2015: CONTROL TUBE. DAMAGED. (CAN) COCKPIT CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY RUBBING ON INTERNAL VHF COMM ANTENNA DOUBLER: INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT DUE TO THE LIGHT GAUGE, 0.025", OF BOTTOM AFT PANEL A - [SDR 2012FA0000645](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000645), Sep 25, 2012: TIRE. SEPARATED. A NEW D501A TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED AND AFTER THE FIRST LANDING, THE SOLID RUBBER TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY. - [SDR 2012FA0000685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000685), Sep 24, 2012: WHEEL. FAILED. AFTER INSTALLATION OF A NEW TAIL WHEEL ASSY, ON FIRST LANDING WHICH PROGRESSED NORMALLY, THE RUBBER TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE ACFT. LANDING WAS NORMAL BUT TAXIED - [SDR CA111021009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111021009), Oct 21, 2011: FORK. CRACKED. (CAN) ON LANDING, THE TAIL WHEEL FORK DEPARTED THE ACFT AS IT CRACKED THE CAST ALUMINUM FORK THAT THE TAIL WHEEL AXLE GOES THROUGH. THE ACFT LANDED WITH NO FURT - [SDR CA090515002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090515002), May 15, 2009: AILERON. OBSTRUCTED. (CAN) INSP OF THE CONTROL SURFACES FOUND THAT AILERONS DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL LIMITS AND PUSH RODS ARE HITTING FWD SPARS OF THE LWR WINGS. ELEVATOR TAB IS UNABLE TO - [SDR CA090515001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090515001), May 15, 2009: TUBE. DAMAGED. (CAN) 4130 N FUSELAGE DIAGONAL TUBE PN 2-2100-241 FOUND DAMAGED BY IMPROPER CLEARANCE OF INSTALLED HARWARE OF THE FORWARD POSITION LT RUDDER PEDAL PIVOT BOLT AN - [SDR R019184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R019184), Mar 6, 2006: BUSHING. LOOSE. CUSTOMER REMOVED PROP DUE TO OIL LEAKING FROM BLADE. DISASSEMBLY OF THE PROPELLER REVEALED A LOOSE PITCH CHANGE ROD BORE BUSHING CAUSING THE OIL LEAK. THE PC RO - [SDR 2003FA0001092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001092), Jul 1, 2001: FLANGE. CRACKED. FOUND CRACKED CRANKSHAFT FLANGE. INSTALLED 3 BLADE MT PROP TO DECREASE STRESS ON CRANKSHAFT.(K) - [SDR 2003FA0001091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001091), Jun 1, 2001: FLANGE. CRACKED. FOUND CRACKED CRANKSHAFT FLANGE. INSTALLED 3 BLADE PROP TO DECREASE STRESS ON CRANKSHAFT. - [SDR 2003FA0001090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001090), Jan 1, 2000: FLANGE. CRACKED. FOUND CRACKED CRANKSHAFT AT FLANGE RADIUS. SUGGEST INSTALLATION OF 3 BLADE PROP TO REDUCE LOAD ON CRANKSHAFT. - [SDR 99ZZZX2578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2578), Jul 7, 1999: FABRIC. MISMANUFACTURED. ON TOP WING 1 INCH OUTSIDE THE CENTER SECTION, 10 INCHES AFT OF THE LEADING EDGE, THE DOPE COVERING PEALED OFF IN A SHEET DOWN TO THE FABRIC. IT IS HAS BEEN SUB ## 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/pitts-s-2b/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aviat PITTS S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-pitts-s-2b): 78 registered aircraft, registry code 2210308 - [Pitts Aerobatics S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-aerobatics-s-2b): 28 registered aircraft, registry code 7220450 - [Aviat PITTS S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-pitts-s-2b): 11 registered aircraft, registry code 2210403 - [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 - [Snow S2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/snow-s2b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8380204 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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