Nanchang China YAK-18A
12 Nanchang China YAK-18A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1968–1975. Most are registered in AZ, CO and KS.
- Registered today
- 12
- Years built
- 1968–1975
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Nanchang China YAK-18A 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 Nanchang China YAK-18A
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 3
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Nanchang China YAK-18A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Nanchang China YAK-18A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Nanchang China YAK-18A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1968 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 1 | |
| 1970 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Nanchang China YAK-18A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Nanchang China YAK-18A 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
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
YAK-18A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N221YK | 1968 | Pls Vrds Est, CA | Sep 28, 2020 |
| N28YK | — | Phoenix, AZ | Apr 20, 2006 |
| N3210G | 1975 | Spring Hill, KS | Aug 13, 2019 |
| N39YK | 1975 | Big Cabin, OK | Apr 22, 2019 |
| N400YK | — | Colorado Springs, CO | Aug 30, 2022 |
| N46YK | 1970 | Nov 1, 1999 | |
| N5199Y | 1968 | Topeka, KS | Apr 14, 2023 |
| N53HM | — | Sedona, AZ | May 18, 2018 |
| N56YK | — | Wiley, CO | Mar 5, 2022 |
| N64YK | 1969 | Fitzwilliam, NH | Jul 12, 2013 |
| N66YK | — | Buhl, ID | Apr 28, 2015 |
| N701WL | 1975 | Ocala, FL | Apr 5, 2023 |