1983 PITTS S-1
Starts from the median asking price of 614 comparable Single-Engine Piston listings ($189,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +4 vs comparable listings +6.0%
- Airframe time -3,631 hr vs comps +7.3%
- Engine time -507 hr vs comps +4.1%
- No Autopilot (57% of comps have one) -1.0%
- No ADS-B (58% of comps have one) -1.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Pitts S-1 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 418 hrs |
| Engine time | 291.8 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | DYNON AVIONICS |
Description
This 1983 Pitts S1-1 (C-GURD) features just 418.4 hours total airframe time and is equipped with a modern Dynon SkyView system, Mode S transponder, engine monitoring, and Hooker aerobatic harness. Contact Airside Aviation to review the logbooks.
Modifications
Kannad ELT Odyssey Battery Hooker Aerobatic Harness
Avionics
Dynon Avionics Skyview System: SV-HDX800A Display SV-XPNDR-261 Mode S Transponder SV-GPS-2020 GPS SV-ADARS-2004 ADAHRS SV-COM-X25V VHF COM Radio SV-EMS-2204 Engine Monitoring System Kavlico V2 Fuel Flow Transducer SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery Network Hub
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PITTS |
| Model | S-1 |
| Serial Number | 7-0280 |
| Registration # | C-GURD |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 418.4 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING HIO-360-A1A |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L573-51 |
| Engine 1 Time | 291.8 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1500 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 76EM8S5-0-60 |
| Prop Time | 345.1 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | DYNON AVIONICS |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Dynon Avionics Skyview System: SV-HDX800A Display SV-XPNDR-261 Mode S Transponder SV-GPS-2020 GPS SV-ADARS-2004 ADAHRS SV-COM-X25V VHF COM Radio SV-EMS-2204 Engine Monitoring System Kavlico V2 Fuel Flow Transducer SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery Network Hub |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Kannad ELT Odyssey Battery Hooker Aerobatic Harness |
|---|
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for C-GURD. More flight tracking ›
