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Lockheed 18-56

10 Lockheed 18-56 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1942–1952. Most are registered in TX, CA and MS.

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Registered today
10
Years built
1942–1952
Seats
17
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Lockheed 18-56 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
6
Destroyed
4
Substantial damage
2
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Lockheed 18-56 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Lockheed 18-56 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Oct 3, 2004Substantial damage · minor injuries · Midland, TXN6371C
  • Dec 7, 1987Destroyed · serious injuries · Dallas, TX
  • Aug 28, 1986Destroyed · fatal injuries · Texarkana, AR
  • Mar 17, 1984Destroyed · fatal injuries · Oneonta, NYN77777
  • Aug 22, 1983Destroyed · fatal injuries · Silvana, WA

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

5 reports on Lockheed 18-56 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bracket2
  2. cable1
  3. lock1
  4. window1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19422
19432
19461
19491
19521
Unknown3

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX4
CA2
MS1
MT1
VA1
WA1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Lockheed 18-56 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Lockheed 18-56 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 5 service difficulty reports on Lockheed 18-56 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.
See the registered Lockheed 18-56 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Cruising speed
184 mph

18-56 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N177L1949Houston, TXOct 27, 2021
N1940S1943Mount Pleasant, TXNov 22, 2011
N21G1943Bellingham, WAMay 8, 2017
N250D1952Mount Pleasant, TXApr 29, 2014
N250TS1942Lancaster, CANov 20, 2018
N31G1942Houston, TXFeb 10, 2003
N41CW—Ione, CAJun 19, 2020
N631LS—Marion, MTMay 9, 2014
N781G—Tupelo, MSAug 19, 2026
N963341946Manakin Sabot, VAMar 16, 2011

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