1977 Yakovlev 18T
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Full restoration completed 2024. Flown 3 hours since.
No corrosion.
Fabric replaced throughout.
New paint.
All new glass still with protective film.
Barrett fuel injection (no carburettor) - better fuel efficiency and power.
Alternator.
Electronic ignition.
Automotive spark plugs.
Additional fuel tank.
Spinner.
LED lights.
Wingtip strobes.
In the past, the airframe was completely overhauled in Russian factory to the 'as new' specs as required by Russian regulations. Flight time since that overhaul is 453 hours. Fully IFR compliant but currently in NVFR.
ADSB compliant.
Dynon Skyview - moving map.
Dynon backup EFIS D10A.
Garmin 347 audio panel.
ICOM VHF x 2.
UHF radio.
ELB.
Western backup instruments - airspeed, altimeter - new.
USB chargers x 2. 10 out of 10.
New leather interior - 'flying BMW'.
New carpet.
New instrument panel.
All interior lights work. Abundance (6 boxes) of Russian spare parts, including another propeller, removed carby and gills and 4 x large scuba bottles.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$107,714
$106,779
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Victoria, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Yakovlev 18T
This 1977 Yakovlev 18T (VH-XYK) is a single engine piston with 2,125 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $107,714.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-XYK) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Victoria, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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