1953 Beechcraft Model 18
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin 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 Firewall forward and landing gear/brakes total restoration completed 2020 New corporate-style interior complete with
new carpet new foam and leather seating leather side panelsheadliner and wood accents Airframe sound proofing and insulation Wobble pump replaced with electric fuel pumps New cabin windows New engine cables New engine and airframe hoses Re-built flap motors New cabin lighting New cabin and heater hoses New hydraulic lines New tires Rebuilt tailwheel assembly
Description
1953 BEECHCRAFT C45H For Sale in Addison, Texas AirplanesUSA proudly present this classic WWII-era twin Beechcraft C-45H. The lowest airframe time of any flying Beech 18 in existence. Frame up restoration completed 2020. All new or rebuilt components from tailwheel to spinners! Originally built as a Beech AT-11 bombardier trainer, the aircraft returned to Beech in 1953 and was remanufactured and emerged as a C-45H. No expense spared in the restoration, maintenance and operation of this remarkable aircraft. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of aviation and Beechcraft history. Export and worldwide delivery are available. All trades considered. Call Dean Castillo at AirplanesUSA!
Engine
Engines: Pratt and Whitney R-985-14B S/N: L-42-122833 S/N: R-42-122847 TTSMOH: 59.6 Both Engines Props: 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
Propeller
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
Interior
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Exterior
Original, two-tone Marine Corps paint scheme
Modifications / STCs
• Firewall forward and landing gear/brakes total restoration completed 2020
• Airframe sound proofing and insulation
• Wobble pump replaced with electric fuel pumps
• New cabin windows
• New engine cables
• New engine and airframe hoses
• Re-built flap motors
• New cabin lighting
• New cabin and heater hoses
• New hydraulic lines
• New tires
• Rebuilt tailwheel assembly
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Airplanesusa Aircraft Sales
hangar67.com
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$349,900
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Grand Prairie, TX | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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AirplanesU
controller.com
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$349,900
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Addison, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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AirplanesUSA
controlleremea.co.uk
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$357,228 *
GBP £264,403
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Addison, TX | Apr 03, 2026 | 105 days | Active | |
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AirplanesUSA
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$362,281
|
Addison, TX | Apr 02, 2026 | 105 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Model 18
This 1953 Beechcraft Model 18 (N1597) 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1597.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N1597 against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $118,270–$274,871.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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