1957 Beechcraft Model 18
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRAvionics: 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
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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TheJetNetwork
trade-a-plane.com
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$175,000
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El Paso, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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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.
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Beechcraft Model 18 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N122GS.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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