Mooney M-18L
23 Mooney M-18L aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1948–1950. Most are registered in CA, TX and PA.
- Registered today
- 23
- Years built
- 1948–1950
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Mooney M-18L 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.
Watch new ADs for the Mooney M-18L
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 3
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 3
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Mooney M-18L airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Mooney M-18L aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 6, 2007Substantial damage · none injuries · Bessemer, ALN119C
- Sep 29, 2006Substantial damage · none injuries · Lexington, KY
- Jun 7, 1987Substantial damage · serious injuries · Maricopa, CA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Mooney M-18L airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1948 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 14 | |
| 1950 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Mooney M-18L airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Mooney M-18L airframes. 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 single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 103 mph
M-18L aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N101C | 1949 | Durham, NC | Jan 22, 2009 |
| N118C | 1950 | Arlington Heights, IL | Oct 29, 2019 |
| N119C | 1949 | Phoenix, AZ | Dec 15, 2022 |
| N120C | — | Esparto, CA | Oct 5, 2024 |
| N123C | 1950 | Kerrville, TX | Mar 5, 2013 |
| N246MM | 1949 | Osceola, IA | May 3, 2021 |
| N3162K | 1948 | San Bernardino, CA | Dec 6, 2000 |
| N3165K | — | Montoursville, PA | Mar 3, 2023 |
| N353A | 1949 | Bossier City, LA | Mar 12, 2015 |
| N361A | 1949 | San Bernardino, CA | May 16, 2007 |
| N363A | 1949 | San Bernardino, CA | Sep 1, 2010 |
| N366A | 1949 | Tomball, TX | Aug 17, 1999 |
| N369A | 1949 | Tyler, TX | Jan 11, 1994 |
| N371A | 1949 | Lehighton, PA | Sep 8, 1999 |
| N378A | — | Phillipsburg, KS | Dec 23, 2023 |
| N379A | 1949 | Wilmington, DE | Jul 17, 2000 |
| N382A | 1949 | Sacramento, CA | Aug 19, 2014 |
| N383A | — | Fulton, MI | Aug 20, 2024 |
| N384A | 1949 | Sherman, TX | Sep 3, 2002 |
| N386A | 1949 | Etna, WY | Nov 18, 2014 |
| N391A | — | Ceresco, NE | Apr 9, 2021 |
| N393A | 1949 | Carnelian Bay, CA | Aug 24, 2006 |
| N612C | 1948 | Eugene, OR | Sep 29, 2014 |