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.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 10
- Years built
- 1942–1952
- Seats
- 17
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 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.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19955 reports on Lockheed 18-56 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bracket2
- cable1
- lock1
- window1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1942 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 2 | |
| 1946 | 1 | |
| 1949 | 1 | |
| 1952 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N177L | 1949 | Houston, TX | Oct 27, 2021 |
| N1940S | 1943 | Mount Pleasant, TX | Nov 22, 2011 |
| N21G | 1943 | Bellingham, WA | May 8, 2017 |
| N250D | 1952 | Mount Pleasant, TX | Apr 29, 2014 |
| N250TS | 1942 | Lancaster, CA | Nov 20, 2018 |
| N31G | 1942 | Houston, TX | Feb 10, 2003 |
| N41CW | — | Ione, CA | Jun 19, 2020 |
| N631LS | — | Marion, MT | May 9, 2014 |
| N781G | — | Tupelo, MS | Aug 19, 2026 |
| N96334 | 1946 | Manakin Sabot, VA | Mar 16, 2011 |