# Walker PITTS SPEC S-1-C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7220262
- Manufacturer (registry): WALKER
- Model: PITTS SPEC S-1-C
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 108 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/walker-pitts-spec-s-1-c

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 FTW91DPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPA02), Jun 29, 1991: Paul M. F. Walker Pitts S-1-C (N4PW), Royse City, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER AT AN ALTITUDE TOO LOW TO ALLOW RECOVERY.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19910629024799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910629024799A), Jun 29, 1991: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N4PW), Royce City, TX, Substantial damage. Snap rolled on initial takeoff. Lost altitude and collided with ground while completing snap roll.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

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

- [SDR 97ZZZX4504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4504), Oct 3, 1997: WIRE. LOOSE. SEVERAL LOOSE WING DRAG AND ANTI-DRAG WIRES DISCOVERED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF A HOMEBUILT PITTS S1C. IN ORDER TO CHECK ALL WIRES, ADDITIONAL INSPECTION HOL
- [SDR 95ZZZX1642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1642), Mar 17, 1995: PUMP. DIAPHRAGM FAIL. INVESTIGATION OF IN-FLIGHT ENGINE SHUT DOWN REVEALED THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL PUMP HAD RUPTURED. ENGINE HAD APROX 400 HOURS OF OPERATION OVER 16 YEARS. SUBMITT

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Cantrell PITTS SPEC. S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cantrell-pitts-spec-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220220
- [Ebel PITTS SPEC. S1-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/ebel-pitts-spec-s1-c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220305
- [Garner PITTS SPEC. S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/garner-pitts-spec-s-1c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7220277
- [Pash PITTS SPEC. S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pash-pitts-spec-s-1c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7220283
- [Danner PITTS SPEC. S1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/danner-pitts-spec-s1c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7220287

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