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N39MR

Valid registration

1969 PITTS SPECIAL S-1C

Fixed wing single engineChicago, ILRegistered Aug 18, 2025

N39MR is a 1969 Pitts Special S-1C (fixed wing single engine) with serial number EGA-1, registered in Chicago, IL. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Aug 31, 2032; the renewal window opens on Feb 29, 2032. It is powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES rated at 180 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Sep 16, 2026. It is one of 26 S-1C aircraft in the FAA registry, 3 of them registered in Illinois.

2129days left
Registration expiresAug 31, 2032

Registration

FAA status
Valid registration
Expires
Aug 31, 2032
Registrant type
Individual
Registered owner
Individual owner, name not shown
Location
Chicago, IL
Local FAA office (FSDO)
Greater Chicago FSDO (CHI FSDO) · (847) 294-8700
Certificate issued
Aug 18, 2025
Last FAA action
Aug 18, 2025
Mode S code (hex)
A48193
Mode S code (octal)
51100623
Official record
registry.faa.gov

Aircraft

Manufacturer
PITTS SPECIAL
Model
S-1C
Year manufactured
1969
Serial number
EGA-1
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine type
Reciprocating
Engine
LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 hp)
Engines / seats
1 / 1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Airworthiness
Experimental since Sep 16, 2026
Approved operations
Amateur-built

Public airports near Chicago

AirportIDDistanceTowerFuel
Chicago Midway International
Chicago, IL
KMDW5 miTowered100LL, A1+
Chicago O'Hare International
Chicago, IL
KORD15 miTowered100LL, A
Gary/Chicago International
Gary/Chicago, IN
KGYY21 miTowered100LL, A

Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.

Changes seen in the FAA file

  • Airworthiness date changed to Sep 16, 2026

CheckAero compares the daily FAA registry files since Oct 21, 2026; earlier changes are not in this log.

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