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2026 CONDITION PITTS S-1X LYC IO-540 BEAST
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Overview
| Make / Model | CONDITION PITTS S-1X LYC IO-540 BEAST |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Airframe time | — |
| Avionics / Transponder | Sandia STX 165 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN aera 660 |
Engines & propellers
Propeller
- Time since prop overhaul
- 132 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
PITTS S-1X LYC IO-540 BEAST 1990 S-1X Sunbird New Price NDH. Excell Workmanship & Condition!! MT 3 Blade Acro Prop, Christian Inverted, All Cyl's 70+. TTAFE 377 SPOH 132, ROC at take off 3600+ fpm. Dan Rihn design to compete in the Unlimited category. Flies straight and true. New Upgraded Panel; Sandia STX-165, Flightline 760, Digital Tach, FC10 Fuel Totalizer, Electronic Ignition, ADSB out, EarthX battery, G-Meter, Garmin AERA 660 GPS, Spring Gear, Aviation Specialties Tailwheel - Highly modified, low time, dry Southwest USA most of its life (always hangared), Flown Regularly. JULY 2026 CONDITION INSPECTION!!! $87,500
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›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 ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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