1989 Thorp T-18
Single Engine Piston
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$58,030
$57,526
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South Australia, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 18 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Thorp T-18
This 1989 Thorp T-18 (N260EM) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 600 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $58,030.
The T-18 cruises at 160 kts (296 km/h) with a range of 600 nm (1,111 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Thorp T-18 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N260EM.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
South Australia, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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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 N260EM against the NTSB accident database.