Mooney M-18LA
11 Mooney M-18LA aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1951–1953. Most are registered in CA, TX and CO.
- Registered today
- 11
- Years built
- 1951–1953
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Mooney M-18LA 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-18LA
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 2
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Mooney M-18LA airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Mooney M-18LA aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 9, 1996Substantial damage · serious injuries · Beaver Marsh, ORN998DG
- Jul 7, 1984Destroyed · fatal injuries · New Iberia, LA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Mooney M-18LA airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- skin1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1951 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 1 | |
| 1953 | 4 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Mooney M-18LA airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Mooney M-18LA airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Mooney M-18LA 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 single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 103 mph
M-18LA aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N100JM | 1953 | Durango, CO | Mar 30, 2004 |
| N18GS | — | Albuquerque, NM | Sep 23, 2026 |
| N4055 | 1951 | Riverside, CA | Mar 20, 2025 |
| N4088 | — | Los Angeles, CA | Nov 21, 2025 |
| N4097 | 1952 | Logan, UT | Jan 9, 2004 |
| N4103 | 1953 | Port Townsend, WA | May 16, 2018 |
| N4104 | 1953 | Newalla, OK | Dec 12, 2015 |
| N4105 | 1953 | Durham, NC | Dec 16, 2008 |
| N488M | 1951 | South Padre Island, TX | Jun 22, 2000 |
| N497M | 1951 | Canonsburg, PA | May 4, 2004 |
| N60MM | 1951 | Rhome, TX | Apr 25, 2017 |