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N78PS V

Aerotek PITTS S-2A · 1974 · Mentor, OH

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N78PS is a 1974 Aerotek PITTS S-2A (serial 2068), registered to Jarc Daniel (individual) in Mentor, OH. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1997 (29 years ago). It carries a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine rated at 200 hp, the engine on 13% of registered Aerotek PITTS S-2As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA8F83. It is one of 79 Aerotek PITTS S-2A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Jarc Daniel
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Mentor, OH
Serial number
2068
Year built
1974 · 52 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA8F83 · 52507603 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 11, 2026
Airworthiness date
Jul 8, 1997
Last FAA activity
Aug 11, 2026
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2033
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming I0360 SER A&C
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
200 hp
Power per seat
100 hp
FAA engine code
41511

9 of the 71 registered Aerotek PITTS S-2A carry this engine (13%), across 8 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: aa8f83
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0110201

Aerotek PITTS S-2A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 100 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41511

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER A&C
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N78PS
Serial Number: 2068
Year Manufactured: 1974
ACFTREF Code: 0110201
Engine Code: 41511
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52507603
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA8F83

Registrant

Jarc Daniel
Individual
7526 Sharonlee Dr
Mentor, OH, 440605736
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 11, 2026
Airworthiness Jul 8, 1997
Expiration Aug 31, 2033
Last Activity Aug 11, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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