N330MM - 1983 Pitts Special S-1C Aircraft Registration

PTMS

1983 PITTS SPECIAL S-1C

Aircraft Description

N330MM is a 1983 Pitts Special S-1C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hobbs Phillip E in Saint Augustine, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 18, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on February 29, 2016. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N330MM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A396EE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N330MM was last updated on March 1, 2026. 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 N330MM. 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
1983
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
April 18, 2016
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 29, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
HOBBS PHILLIP E
Address
829 S LONGNEEDLE DR
City
SAINT AUGUSTINE
State / Zip Code
Florida32092-3766
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50713356
Mode S Code (Hex)
A396EE

Additional Details

Registration
N330MM
Serial Number
444
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
March 1, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00901043

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC