1957 Beechcraft Model 18 for sale

1957 Beechcraft Model 18

Multi Engine Piston

PRICE ON REQUEST
$175,000
Location El Paso, TX
Total Time 26,390 hrs
Engine SMOH 5,078 hrs
Seats 9
Serial # E-18
Reg # N122GS
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Avionics: Number 1 and 2 corns recent Collins VHF 20,s #1 Nav Collins pn 101 HIS. #2 Nav King 660A. King 800 ADF and RMI king slim pack DME. Transponder Stratus ADSB out with in capabilities.

Description

AIRCRAFT 1957 Super E-18 CONVERTED TO VOLPAR TURBOLINER 11 IN 1974: Ask: $175k | Make Offer. ATT 26,390.7 hours. All aircraft and engine AD,s completed ( including a recent spar Xray AD Inspection). Maintained under strict Airline/Part 135 standards for most of its life. Cargo configuration, FIKI/known ice boots. standard twin beech cargo door, cut window crew hatch with full a removed full crew hatch included with sale if desired.

Engine

Engines: Honeywell tpe-331-1-101B turboprops. Gross takeoff wt 11,500lbs, 4800 plus useful load, 200k cruise, 430 gals jet fuel, VFR 5hr range plus reserve CARGO VOLUMNE 550 CU /FT. Left engine TSOH 5078.4 hours 5 yr overhaul due if required 5400 hr program 421.6 hrs remaining to OVH. CSO 474 1st wheel 713 cycles remaining. 2nd wheel 413 cycles remaining 3rd wheel 2412 cycles remaining. Right engine TSOH 6038.7 hours 5 yr overhaul due if required 6000 hr program 66.3 remaining to OVH. CSHS 1502 1st wheel 4198 cycles remaining. 2ndwheel 1646 cycles remaining 3rd wheel 1932 cycles remaining. Prop(s): Left prop 703.4 hrs Right prop 609.4 hrs

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

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TheJetNetwork
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$175,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Model 18

This 1957 Beechcraft Model 18 (N122GS) is a 9-seat multi engine piston with 26,390 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 Model 18 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $75,000 to $485,603.

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 26,390 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 26,390 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $825 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)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Useful Load
2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
Horsepower
450 HP
Fuel Burn
55 GPH (208 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Model 18

Fuel Burn
55.0 GPH
~$358/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Model 18. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N122GS.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

El Paso, TX

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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

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