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N42BYBolster PITTS SPECIAL S-1S

ExperimentalMadison, SD

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N42BY is a Bolster PITTS SPECIAL S-1S. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 1 seat. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Madison, SD. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 1980. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2024.

No NTSB events on record

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2024

FAA record · Jun 2024 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registrant based in Madison, SD.

1980

FAA record · Oct 1980 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Bolster. Model PITTS SPECIAL S-1S. Serial 476B1077.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerBolster

ModelPITTS SPECIAL S-1S

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial476B1077

Seats1

BasedMadison, SD

RegistrantIndividual

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2024 — present

Registered owner · Madison, SD

Oct 1980

Airworthiness certificate issued

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