# N1018A: 1951 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-beaver-dhc-2) (registry code 2800108, 8 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008)
- Serial number: 178
- Year built: 1951
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: June 16, 1983
- Certificate issued: December 27, 2017
- Expires: December 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A00BDC
- Registered owner: [Blue Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC)
- Location: [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 55.7014° N, 131.3298° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99901, within about 25 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1018A
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1018A

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney R-985 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-985 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC12CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA060), Jul 2, 2012: Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 (N1018A), Ketchikan, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a step turn on floats.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20120702014939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120702014939A), Jul 2, 2012: Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 (N1018A), Rudyard Bay, AK, Substantial damage. Condition:calm water and light wind. Pilot planned to start the take-off run opposite the direction he intended to take off, do a step turn to the left to the…
- [Incident 19910512019899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910512019899I), May 12, 1991: Dhav DHC2* (N1018A), Ketchikan, AK. Rough running engine forced landing on open water. Cylinder malfunctioned. Towed to maintenance base.
- [Incident 19880531043349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880531043349I), May 31, 1988: Dhav DHC2* (N1018A), Ketchikan, AK, Minor damage. Struck a log during a water landing damaged left float keel.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2021FA0000134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000134), Apr 20, 2021: SPAR. DAMAGED. DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION A DISCREPANCY WAS MADE TO PULL OFF GROSS WEIGHT KIT RIGHT WING TO REMOVE WING STRAP OVER SPAR DUE TO A GAP AT ONE OF THE TAPPERED E
- [SDR TQ0A20070005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TQ0A20070005), May 25, 2007: SUPERCHARGER. MAKING METAL. ENGINE LOST SOME POWER ON DESCENT, ONCE THE PLANE LANDED, PILOT REPORTED A METAL TO METAL SOUND. ONCE MAINTENANCE ARRIVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL WAS SEEN AT THE 
- [SDR 2005FA0000069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000069), Sep 13, 2004: TRANSDUCER. MALFUNCTIONED. REMOVED FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER (PN 660526AS) INSTALLED UNDER STC NR SA809GL. UNIT PROVIDING ERRONEOUS FUEL FLOW READINGS AND CAUSING THE AIR DATA COMPUTER (ADC) A

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-beaver-dhc-2/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney R-985 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series.md

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