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N700W

Cancelled 2014

Deregistered aircraft · 1955 Beech E18S · Pratt & Whitney R-985 series

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Cancelled: December 24, 2014
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: BA-54
Year built: 1955
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard
Airworthiness date: February 28, 1956
Certificate issued: December 5, 1981
Last registry action: March 9, 1985
Mode S code: A95682
Owner when cancelled: Federated Air Freight Corp
Location: Medford, OR
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelBeech E18STCDS A-765 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelPratt & Whitney R-985 seriesReciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N700W and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB FTW82FRG24Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCharlotte, TXThe aircraft crashed during takeoff from a clearing on a ranch and then was abandoned. The aircraft landing gear struck a concrete trough for watering cattle. Drugs were found on board the aircraft.Mar 8, 1982 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N700W and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19820308002969ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Charlotte, TXAircraft crashed during takeoff for unknown reasons. Suspected illegal drug flight. Pilot unknown.Mar 8, 1982 · Substantial damage Incident 19781024028159ITakeoff Ground Roll · Chicago, ILPilot initiated takeoff in a 10 degree, gusty crosswind. Pilot lost control, tailwheel damaged.Oct 24, 1978 · Reported as Beech G18S · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports · 2

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

SDR TAMFAKE111Landing Gear · inoperativeTEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TESTSep 12, 2005 · N700W · Beech E18S · Main Landing Gear SDR 2005FA0001292Cylinder · damagedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED DURING A DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION CHECK THAT THE NR 1 CYLINDER ON THIS ENGINE HAD ALMOST NO COMPRESSION. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS BAD. ALSO, THE EXHAUST VALVE AND INTAKE VALVE HAD TO BE REPLSep 9, 2005 · N700W · Beech E18S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section