1964 Beechcraft Model 18 for sale

1964 Beechcraft Model 18

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$249,000
Location Rockford, IL
Total Time 4,168 hrs
Engine SMOH 798 hrs
Seats 9
Serial # BA-679
Reg # N26PL
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GX-60 GPS/Comm Apollo MX-20 MFD Apollo SL-10 Audio Panel Apollo SL-30 Nav/Comm Apollo SL-70 Transponder King KCS-55A Slaved HSI P.S. Engineering Intercom U avionix Tail Beacon ADSB out ACK ELT

Description

PRICE SLASHED! Factory Tri-Gear

Engine

LH: P&W R985-AN-14B 798 hrs SMOH by Tulsa Aircraft Engines

Propeller

Hartzell HC-B3R30-2E, 3 Bladed LH: 798 hours SMOH Overhauled in 2009- no 5 year AD RH: 38 hrs by Johnson Propeller, Shafter, CA- no 5 year AD

Interior

Dark Green Interior with 4 Leather Club Chairs, Side Facing Couch, Refreshment Center and 2 Tables: Excellent Condition

Exterior

Overall White and Metallic Dark Green, Stars and Bars, wings and nose repainted 2012, overall paint 9/10

Inspection

Annual Inspection completed February 2025 Current IFR Inspection All new or overhauled accessories- right engine New mags left engine- 2023 All Tires- Michelin 8.50x 10.00 8 ply less than 20 landings Two new Concord Batteries- Jan 2025 318 Gallons Fuel 700 hours to next spar Xray Aerospace Products Spar Strap Empty Weight 6200, Gross 9900 HISTORY: This aircraft was operated by the Brazilian FAB and imported to the US in 1993 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION

Modifications / STCs

Dual JPI EDM-700

Rosewood Custom Wood Instrument Panel

Radome Nose

Cleveland Brakes

Metal Controls

Rosen Visors

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Courtesy Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$249,000
Courtesy Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$249,000
Courtesy Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
$257,811
Courtesy Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
$254,215 *
GBP £188,158

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Model 18

This 1964 Beechcraft Model 18 (N26PL) is a 9-seat multi engine piston with 4,168 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 $249,000.

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 4,168 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: 4,168 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 N26PL.

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 N26PL against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

4 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au, controller.com

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