1953 Beechcraft Model 18
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
Airframe Total Time: 3,214.2 IFR Useful Load: 2,879.99 pounds Engine Pratt Whitney R-985-14B S/N: L-42-122833 S/N: R-42-122847 TTSMOH: 59.6 Both Engines Propellers Hamilton Standard Hub Series: 22D30, S/N: L-62482 Blade Type: 6531A15 S/Ns: 516374/516375 Hub Series: 22D30, S/N: R-62483 Blade Type: 6531A15 S/Ns: 518282/518283 TTSOH: 74.2 Five-year prop AD will be included with the sale Avionics/Radios Garmin 430 WAAS GPS/COMM Garmin GI-275 MFD Garmin SL-30 NAV/COM Garmin GMA-345 Transponder Garmin GMU-11 Magnetometer MidContinent 206 Electric Attitude Indicator Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Indicator Interior Custom tan leather executive cabin with tan carpet new wood accents Exterior Original, two-tone Marine Corps paint scheme Remarks Firewall forward landing gear/brakes total restoration completed 2020. New corporate-style interior complete with; new tan carpet, new foam leather seating, leather side panels, headliner wood accents.
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-985-14B S/N: L-42-122833 S/N: R-42-122847 TTSMOH: 59.6 Both Engines Propellers Hamilton Standard Hub Series: 22D30, S/N: L-62482 Blade Type: 6531A15 S/Ns: 516374/516375 Hub Series: 22D30, S/N: R-62483 Blade Type: 6531A15 S/Ns: 518282/518283 TTSOH: 74.2 Five-year prop AD will be included with the sale Avionics/Radios Garmin 430 WAAS GPS/COMM Garmin GI-275 MFD Garmin SL-30 NAV/COM Garmin GMA-345 Transponder Garmin GMU-11 Magnetometer MidContinent 206 Electric Attitude Indicator Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Indicator Interior Custom tan leather executive cabin with tan carpet & new wood accents Exterior Original, two-tone Marine Corps paint scheme Remarks Firewall forward & landing gear/brakes total restoration completed 2020. New corporate-style interior complete with; new tan carpet, new foam & leather seating, leather side panels, headliner & wood accents.
Propeller
Hamilton Standard Hub
Interior
Custom tan leather executive cabin with tan carpet & new wood accents Exterior Original, two-tone Marine Corps paint scheme Remarks Firewall forward & landing gear/brakes total restoration completed 2020. New corporate-style interior complete with; new tan carpet, new foam & leather seating, leather side panels, headliner & wood accents.
Exterior
Original, two-tone Marine Corps paint scheme Remarks Firewall forward & landing gear/brakes total restoration completed 2020. New corporate-style interior complete with; new tan carpet, new foam & leather seating, leather side panels, headliner & wood accents.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dean Castillo
avpay.aero
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$349,900
|
TX | Mar 21, 2026 | 118 days | Active |
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About This Beechcraft Model 18
This 1953 Beechcraft Model 18 is a 9-seat multi engine piston with 3,214 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 Model 18 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $75,000 to $487,346. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $349,900.
The Model 18 cruises at 180 kts (333 km/h) with a range of 800 nm (1,482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 55 GPH (208 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $341/hr in fuel alone. With 3,214 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Model 18 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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