1957 Beechcraft Model 18 for sale

1957 Beechcraft Model 18

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$149,000
Location Rockford, IL
Total Time 11,162 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,230 hrs
Seats 9
Serial # BA-291
Reg # N210Q
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics Garmin GNS-530W GPS/Com/Nav King KX-165 Nav/Com Century 2 Auto Pilot Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel with intercom Garmin GTX-330 Transponder ADSB Out ACK Encoder Equipment Deice Boots Windshield Anti ice Prop Anti ice Cleveland brakes Cleveland Tailwheel JPI Fuel Flow System Right Hand Panel Engine Fire Extinguisher Jasco alternator conversion Air Wolf oil filter system Jordan spar strap Dual Whelen HD-DF strobes

Description

COURTESY: N210Q 1957 BEECH E-18S S/N BA-291

Engine

Engine(s) Pratt Whitney R-985-AN14B 1230 Hrs SMOH by Tulsa Aircraft Engines (2002) Propeller(s) Hartzell 3-Blade HC-B3R-30-2E 236 Hrs SPOH

Propeller

Airframe 11,162Hrs TTSNEW

Interior

Interior Cargo configuration with 6 removeable seats– good condition Exterior White and Sky Blue with Gray stripes – good condition

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
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$149,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Model 18

This 1957 Beechcraft Model 18 (N210Q) is a 9-seat multi engine piston with 11,162 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 below the market average at $149,000.

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. 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 11,162 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: 11,162 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
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 N210Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Rockford, 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.

We'll check N210Q against the NTSB accident database.

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