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PITTS SIS 1978 experimental ,airworthy with fresh annual. Lycoming 180 HP TT 245 hrs Engine O-360-A1G6 TTSN 245hrs ,2hrs SMOH by Flugmotoren Dachsel GmbH, Bendix PS5 2hrs SOH rebuild by Mike;s Fuel Tulsa . New fabric by Oratex,
GT 3 Blade Composite Prop, and,Sensenich 76EM8-0-56. Christen Inverted Oil System,, Smoke System (smoke tank can be used for ferry flights) Factory spring gear and Heigh tailwheel ,aileron spades, Lexan floor & panels, Starter,Battery system and external (no alternator), ICOM IC-A25NE Radio, Transponder TRIG TT22,Encoding ADS-B, CHT/EGT, Hooker ratchet lap belts ,Safety Chute .All Log Books and receipts Since New.
History: Built 1978 by Jim ClevengerN.C. USA with Pitts factory parts (receipts available) and registered as N5JC . Was shipped in 1981 to Greece ,reg. SX-AKX and used for intermediate aerobatics and airshows .Never overstressed or exceeded +6, -4 . It was stored since 1994 and totally rebuild in 2021 by FAA A/P mechanic. Reregistered in FAA as N56KL experimental category.
Restoration: Plane was completely dismantled in 2021 , and a ground up restoration was performed. Fuselage was inspected , primed and repainted . All hardware was replaced with AN aviation quality parts. All fuel and oil hoses were refabricated and replaced . Wings , Tail section and flight controls were stripped ,inspected by and recovered professionally by Oratex personel specialist. Rib caps were installed on wings , tail section and flight controls and recovery was performed without rib stitching , resulting a very smooth surface. All work is documented with 900 photos and receipts.
Powerplant : Engine was overhauled by Flugmotoren Dachsel GmbH and though the aircraft is registered in the experimental category all Ads were coplied with. All engine and test run records are available.
Instrumentation: Magnetic compass (calibrated) Airspeed indicator( was replaced and Pitot-Static system was professionally tested.) Altimeter (20.000 feet) , VSI, Accelerometer,Engine RPM, CHT, EGT, Oil press-temp Fuel press(3 in 1)