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N1CV 1975 Pitts Special

Serial number 411H. Privately registered (FL, US).

  • 1975Built
  • 1Seats
  • 274 nmRange
  • 122 ktCruise
  • 21,000 ftCeiling

SPECIFICATIONS

Pitts Special specs

Published figures for the type, from public sources. A given aircraft varies with its completion, weight and mods.

Model
Pitts Special
Year
1975
Serial number
411H
Engines
1 × Lycoming O-360 series
Seats
Up to 1
Range
274 nm
Cruise
122 ktas
Ceiling
21,000 ft
Fuel capacity
20 US gal

THE AIRCRAFT’S LIFE

N1CV, from delivery to today.

Registration events from FAA records, compiled November 2025. Maintenance, damage and component history live in the logbooks, not the registry.

  1. Private owner

    FAA registry

  2. Registry record

    Registration expired and registration record cancelled.

    FAA registry

  3. TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee

    N-number reserved for change (N-Number change in process; reservation associated with TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee).

    FAA registry

FAA REGISTRATION

Registration details

Registration
N1CV
Certificate issued
Apr 14, 2016
Airworthiness date
Mar 31, 1980
Last FAA action
Sep 6, 2019
Mode S code (hex)
A00048
Aircraft category
Fixed-wing single-engine
Weight class
Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs)

From FAA registry data as of November 2025. Check the FAA registry for the current record.

OWNERSHIP

Registered owner

Privately registered

FL, US. Radar does not publish the names of individual owners.

ESTIMATED VALUE

What N1CV might be worth

No estimate on record

Value depends on total time, engine program, damage history and the completeness of the logbooks.

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EQUIPMENT AND HISTORY

As reported in public sources

Cabin
Single-seat aerobatic (1 crew / 0 pax)

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RESEARCH NOTES

About N1CV

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed below, November 2025. Not checked against the aircraft's logbooks.

Overview

This write-up covers the specific airframe bearing tail number N1CV, a Pitts Special built in 1975 by manufacturer Oliveros with serial 411H. The aircraft’s historical record centers on its sustained use as a personal aerobatic platform rather than commercial service, and registry entries reflect typical private-owner transfers and maintenance filings rather than airline-style operational changes.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin configuration for this specific airframe is a dedicated single-seat aerobatic layout, described as Single-seat aerobatic (1 crew / 0 pax), emphasizing pilot-only operations and control ergonomics optimized for aerobatic maneuvers. Maintenance considerations for the airframe center on the Lycoming O-360 series engine’s time-between-overhaul schedule and airframe rigging checks given the high dynamic loads associated with aerobatics. Operational use therefore prioritizes frequent structural inspections and conservative engine monitoring.

Model & Market Context

The Pitts Special represented here sits firmly in the single-seat aerobatic performance niche, offering a relatively modest cruise of 122 kts but a high useful ceiling of 21,000 ft for an aerobatic biplane-derived design. Competing models in the owner-flown aerobatic market typically include other small, single-seat purpose-built aerobats; buyer demand for this class is specialized and driven by pilot preference, airshow capability, and maintenance history. Resale and maintenance considerations emphasize airframe condition, documented aerobatic usage, and engine hours on the Lycoming O-360 series.

SOURCES

Where this page comes from

Built from FAA registry records, manufacturer specifications, and public flight-tracking and market data, compiled November 2025. Values come from Radar’s aircraft value model. Owners and operators can ask for a correction or removal.

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