Beechcraft E18S
51 Beechcraft E18S aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1954–1996. Most are registered in CA, TX and DE.
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- 51
- Years built
- 1954–1996
- Seats
- 10
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply1 AD matches the Beechcraft E18S airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 99-05-13Raytheon Aircraft Company 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 50, 55…Apr 19, 1999
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 72
- Destroyed
- 21
- Substantial damage
- 44
- Minor damage
- 9
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Beechcraft E18S airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Beechcraft E18S aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 2, 2026Destroyed · fatal injuries · Guymon, OKN210Q
- May 2, 2011Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Miami Gardens, FL
- Oct 3, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Jones Creek, TXN797SB
- Aug 12, 2009Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Eden Prairie, MNN3038C
- Dec 27, 2008Substantial damage · serious injuries · Fort Myers, FLN7765N
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199540 reports on Beechcraft E18S airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- cylinder3
- piston2
- resistor2
- spar2
- valve2
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1954 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 7 | |
| 1956 | 8 | |
| 1957 | 13 | |
| 1958 | 3 | |
| 1959 | 8 | |
| 1979 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Beechcraft E18S; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 72 NTSB events since 1982 involve Beechcraft E18S airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 40 service difficulty reports on Beechcraft E18S airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 165 mph
E18S aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N102SA | 1959 | West Des Moines, IA | Apr 30, 1998 |
| N118SA | — | Independence, OR | Aug 29, 2013 |
| N122GS | 1979 | Gallatin, TN | Apr 20, 2015 |
| N136JJ | 1957 | Dieterich, IL | Aug 23, 2018 |
| N13JC | 1954 | Fort Worth, TX | Sep 30, 2019 |
| N1400E | 1956 | Bridgewater, VA | May 4, 2010 |
| N141ZA | — | Huntington, IN | Jul 7, 2025 |
| N144NB | 1955 | Troy, AL | Apr 28, 1994 |
| N165X | 1956 | Wilmington, DE | May 19, 2020 |
| N16CL | 1955 | Wilmington, DE | Dec 28, 2022 |
| N18BY | 1957 | Hood River, OR | Jun 8, 2000 |
| N18E | 1958 | Lancaster, CA | Aug 22, 2017 |
| N18LG | 1956 | Thermal, CA | Jan 6, 2014 |
| N18RY | 1957 | Siloam Springs, AR | Feb 11, 2021 |
| N18SE | 1956 | Robstown, TX | Feb 6, 1996 |
| N2069C | 1959 | Wilmington, DE | Dec 14, 2011 |
| N21011 | 1957 | Newbury Park, CA | Jan 12, 2026 |
| N210Q | 1957 | Lexington, SC | Sep 24, 2026 |
| N24Y | — | Pipersville, PA | Nov 10, 2020 |
| N251K | 1956 | Neenah, WI | Aug 21, 2007 |
| N279SC | 1955 | Punta Gorda, FL | Sep 16, 2026 |
| N307B | 1959 | Trenton, SC | Oct 8, 2025 |
| N317MH | 1959 | Indianapolis, IN | Aug 19, 2011 |
| N3710B | 1955 | Dalton, PA | Apr 24, 2017 |
| N3717S | — | Burnsville, MN | May 3, 2017 |