Aviat AircraftCertified · Fixed-wing · United States
S-2C
- Seats
- 1 1
- Power
- 180 hp134 kW
- Cruise
- 122 kt225 km/h
- US register
- 57 aircraft57 aircraft
About the S-2C
The Aviat Aircraft S-2C is an American single-engine, two-seat biplane tailored for aerobatic flight and competition. Developed as part of a renowned lineage of light aerobatic aircraft, it suits pilots seeking high-performance maneuverability and precision handling in competitive aviation settings.
Tracing its roots back to pioneering designs from the mid-1940s, the type evolved continuously through various iterations and homebuilt plans before entering factory production. Famous air show performers popularized the airframe, which eventually achieved international championship success. Production rights passed through several corporate hands over the decades, while related experimental models have pushed boundaries by setting multiple world records for continuous spins during specialized flight exhibitions.
Engines fitted
54 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming AEIO-540 | 260 hp | 51 | |
| Lycoming IO-540 | 300 hp | 2 | |
| Lycoming O-360 | 180 hp | 1 |
S-2C running costs
$271 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $8,909 | $11,480 | $13,440 |
| Oil | $208 | $260 | $338 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $3,333 | $3,958 | $5,192 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $917 | $1,083 | $1,250 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $19,367 | $27,081 | $34,820 |
| Per hour | $194 | $271 | $348 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming AEIO-540-D4A5
- Power
- 260 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 11.8 – 15.0 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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