N3254 - Pitts Special S-1C Aircraft Registration

PTMS

PITTS SPECIAL S-1C

Aircraft Description

N3254 is a Pitts Special S-1C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Takacs Robert S in Oxford, CT. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 20, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on July 30, 2022. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N3254 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A383C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3254 was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Pitts S-12 Macho Stinker represents the pinnacle of aerobatic biplane design, serving as Curtis Pitts' final and most ambitious aircraft creation. First flown in March 1996, it is a large two-seat tandem biplane powered by a 360-horsepower Russian Vedeneyev M14P radial engine. With a 23-foot wingspan and 2,550-pound gross weight, the S-12 was specifically engineered to provide greater range and baggage capacity than previous Pitts designs while maintaining full aerobatic capability. The aircraft was manufactured through plans, kits, and factory-built variants by Jim Kimball Enterprises and later 92nd West Aviation. AviatorDB tracks 50 Pitts Special aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is PTMS.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3254. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
PITTS SPECIAL
Model
S-1C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PTMSS-12 Macho Stinker
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 20, 1980
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 30, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
TAKACS ROBERT S
Address
47 OAKCREST RD
City
OXFORD
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06478-1247
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50701707
Mode S Code (Hex)
A383C7

Additional Details

Registration
N3254
Serial Number
101
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00470874

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC