Yakovlev YAK-18T Aircraft 1980s

1980s piston singles are pre-FADEC, pre-glass-cockpit airframes — Cessna 172/182, Piper PA-28 series, Bonanza V35/F33, Mooney M20J 201 from this period. Most have undergone at least one engine overhaul and avionics refresh (ADS-B Out retrofit, GPS upgrade). Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion, AD compliance (especially recent wing-spar ADs on 210/PA-28), Lycoming or Continental engine condition, panel revision currency.

The Yakovlev Yak-18T is a rugged, four-seat radial-engined aircraft — a roomy cabin tourer/trainer powered by the Vedeneyev M-14P radial, originally used for Aeroflot ab-initio training. Strongly built with genuine radial character and good load, it offers a distinctive, capable touring and training platform for buyers who appreciate Russian engineering and the sound of a big radial.

Yakovlev YAK-18T aircraft for sale

1 used Yakovlev YAK-18T aircraft for sale 1980s · 4-seat · Reference price ~$120,000 ($70,000–$220,000) · updated 7 hours ago

Yakovlev YAK-18T Specifications

Model spec

The Yakovlev YAK-18T is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 135 kt (250 km/h), a range of 313 nm (580 km), and a useful load of 900 lbs (408 kg).

Performance
Cruise135 kt (250 km/h)
Max Speed159 kt (294 km/h)
Range313 nm (580 km)
Service Ceiling16,000 ft (4,877 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower360 HP
Fuel Burn20.0 GPH (76 L/h)
Weights & Seats
Seats4
Max Gross Weight3,637 lbs (1,650 kg)
Useful Load900 lbs (408 kg)

Yakovlev YAK-18T for Sale

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Total Time 575
Reg# SE-LXA Sweden
Location Esow
Via Bjair AB
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Yakovlev YAK-18T Price & Cost

Yakovlev YAK-18T Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Yakovlev YAK-18T Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (20.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$12,400/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

Buying a Used Yakovlev YAK-18T

Buying a Yakovlev YAK-18T comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

  • M-14P radial — hours, overhaul, compressions and accessory status; verify parts access and experienced support.
  • Pneumatic systems — air-operated gear/brakes/start; verify the air system and compressor condition.
  • Airworthiness — verify category (often Experimental) and operating limitations.
  • Documentation — import/registration paperwork and complete (often translated) logs.
  • Airframe & corrosion — thorough inspection on these robust but older airframes.

Frequently Asked Questions — Yakovlev YAK-18T

Cost?
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Yak-18T vs Yak-52?
The 18T is a four-seat cabin tourer/trainer; the 52 is the tandem two-seat aerobatic

Yakovlev YAK-18T Inventory by Country

United Kingdom2
Esow1
France1
Lithuania1

Yakovlev YAK-18T by Price

Under $100k1
Under $200k1
Under $300k1
Under $500k1

Recently Sold Yakovlev YAK-18T

1993 YAK-18T$1,135,422
1979 YAK-18T$100,184

Yakovlev YAK-18T Safety Record

Across all YAK-18T variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1996–1996. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.

1

Total Events

0

Incidents

0

Serious

1

Fatal

Most Recent Events

Date Location Severity Probable Cause
Oct 27, 1996 BERLIN, NJ Fatal (2) an inadequate preflight by unknown person(s), sometime before the flight, by failing to avoid a hydraulic lock (from oil…

NTSB records 1996–1996. Includes all Yakovlev YAK-18T variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.

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