Beechcraft G18S
23 Beechcraft G18S aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1959–1962. Most are registered in CA, TX and FL.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 23
- Years built
- 1959–1962
- Seats
- 10
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply1 AD matches the Beechcraft G18S 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
- 33
- Destroyed
- 9
- Substantial damage
- 22
- Minor damage
- 2
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Beechcraft G18S airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Beechcraft G18S aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 3, 2017Substantial damage · minor injuries · Metlakatla, AKN103AF
- Aug 11, 2012Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Taylorville, ILN697Q
- Feb 14, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Hollister, CAN181WB
- Jul 13, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Yakutat, AKN93CA
- Jul 6, 2000Substantial damage · none injuries · Taos, NMN181WB
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19958 reports on Beechcraft G18S airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- gear3
- cylinder1
- fuel cap1
- magneto1
- oil tank1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1959 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8 | |
| 1961 | 5 | |
| 1962 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Beechcraft G18S; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 33 NTSB events since 1982 involve Beechcraft G18S airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 8 service difficulty reports on Beechcraft G18S 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
G18S aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1480K | 1961 | Oakland Park, FL | Aug 16, 2023 |
| N18G | 1959 | Sheridan, WY | Nov 13, 2025 |
| N320GB | 1960 | Spartanburg, SC | Oct 2, 2025 |
| N33KM | 1960 | Weslaco, TX | Oct 4, 2017 |
| N36BC | 1961 | South Paris, ME | Jun 13, 2011 |
| N400KU | 1961 | Lemoore, CA | Jun 29, 2017 |
| N404H | 1961 | Reading, PA | Jan 8, 1992 |
| N450TA | 1959 | West Des Moines, IA | Jan 30, 2009 |
| N45CF | 1959 | Oklahoma City, OK | Mar 21, 2013 |
| N502DD | 1960 | Brookshire, TX | Jul 23, 2026 |
| N50WA | 1962 | The Villages, FL | Sep 25, 2024 |
| N5BA | 1962 | Hemet, CA | Jun 6, 2012 |
| N727AV | 1960 | Setauket, NY | Feb 7, 2026 |
| N729M | 1960 | Waller, TX | Feb 28, 2026 |
| N74GJ | 1961 | Xenia, OH | Mar 6, 2013 |
| N933GM | — | West Grove, PA | May 13, 2025 |
| N9375Y | 1960 | Santa Teresa, NM | Sep 18, 2007 |
| N9604R | 1959 | Temecula, CA | Dec 21, 2010 |
| N9621R | 1959 | Galt, CA | Aug 22, 2024 |
| N9669R | — | Branson, MO | Apr 20, 2016 |
| N9690R | 1960 | Wilmington, DE | Dec 27, 2005 |
| N985S | 1959 | Wasilla, AK | May 1, 2019 |
| N9918R | 1960 | Norfolk, VA | Dec 31, 2015 |