1955 Beechcraft Model 18 for sale

1955 Beechcraft Model 18

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$115,000Overpriced
Location Palos Park, IL
Seats 9
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Beech E-18-10,100, Featured aircraft in the book “I’ll Take the 18”. Annual completed January 2026. Maintained the last 20 years by Blackhawk Aircraft Maintenance. Cargo interior with 3 optional cabin seats. 17,755.5 TTAF. Left engine: 32.4, Right engine: 1145.6. Spar x-ray due in 479.9 hours. Left and right props TSOH 200.9 hours. Prop AD due 08/2028. Cleveland wheels and brakes. Metalized control surfaces. Cargo door and cockpit crew door. Working cockpit heater. Alcohol windshield and propeller deice. Deice boots deactivated. ADSB with std radios from 1980s. Hangared in Janesville, WI.

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Source Price Action
Scott Gloodt
barnstormers.com
$115,000

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About This Beechcraft Model 18

This 1955 Beechcraft Model 18 is a 9-seat multi engine piston . There are currently 11 Model 18 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $115,000 to $494,697. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $115,000.

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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Model 18 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
9
Cruise Speed
180 kts (333 km/h)
Range
800 nm (1,482 km)
Useful Load
2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
Horsepower
450 HP
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Palos Park, IL

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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.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$115,000
Range: $115,000 — $115,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
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