# Air & Space America 18A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0440104 - Manufacturer (registry): AIR & SPACE AMERICA INC - Model: 18A - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 63 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 1H17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1H17) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: TWMCC Leasing LLC - Registered aircraft: 6 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-space-america-18a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 67-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-14-01): Rotor Blade Modification · Air & Space America 18A. Effective Apr 29, 1967 - [AD 66-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-08-01): Lateral Control System · Air & Space America 18A. Effective Mar 23, 1966 - [AD 65-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-19-01): Main Rotor Blade Retention Bolts · Air & Space America 18A. Effective Aug 25, 1965 ## Registered aircraft (6) - [N6126S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6126S): [Wise Joseph](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WISE%20JOSEPH), [Kilgore, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kilgore), built 1965, S/N 18-32 - [N6131S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6131S): [Classic Rotors Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLASSIC%20ROTORS%20MUSEUM), [Ramona, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ramona), built 1965, S/N 18-38 - [N6134S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6134S): [Patten Jeffery D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTEN%20JEFFERY%20D), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 1965, S/N 18-41 - [N6137S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6137S): [Piasecki Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIASECKI%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Coatesville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Coatesville), built 1965, S/N 18-45 - [N6142S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6142S): [Kelly Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLY%20ROBERT%20D), [Sheboygan, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Sheboygan), built 1965, S/N 18-50 - [N6167S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6167S): [Heaberlin Henry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEABERLIN%20HENRY%20L), [Corbin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Corbin), built 1965, S/N 18-71 ## NTSB investigations (29) 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 CHI03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA133), May 19, 2003: Air & Space 18A (N6155S), South Shore, SD, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. The pilot's lack of experience, the rain, the dark night, the low ceiling, and the rising terrain were contributing factors to the accident. - [NTSB NYC01LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA196), Jul 31, 2001: Air & Space 18A (N6121S), Blairstown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: An encounter with ground resonance for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA133), Apr 13, 2000: Air & Space. 18A (N905AS), Lakeland, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA039), Jan 16, 1994: Air & Space 18A (N6118S), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A LOSS OF CONTROL FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB NYC93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA096), Apr 27, 1993: Air & Space 18-A (N6126S), Paducah, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RESULTING IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE CONDUCTING A SIMULATED EMERGENCY, AND THE SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN DURING A ROLL OVER. - [NTSB LAX91LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA217), May 17, 1991: Farrington 18A (N6126S), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: GROUND RESONANCE REMEDIAL ACTION NOT PERFORMED BY THE PILOT. - [NTSB FTW90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA170), Aug 29, 1990: Air & Space 18A (N6132S), Shreveport, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO FOLLOW PUBLISHED TAKEOFF PROCEDURES. - [NTSB MIA90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA087), Mar 12, 1990: Air & Space 18-A (N6158S), Brandon, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: WIRE(S) NEAR THE END OF THE RUNWAY. - [NTSB LAX89LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA320), Sep 22, 1989: Air & Space 18A (N6101S), Palo Alto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI), WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AS THE GYROPLANE WENT INTO GROUND RESONANCE. - [NTSB LAX89LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA055), Nov 22, 1988: Air & Space 18A (N6113S), Palo Alto, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL87LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA105), Apr 5, 1987: Air & Space 18A (N6141S), Paducah, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC84FNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNA02), Aug 13, 1984: Air & Space Gyroplane 18A (N6129S), Harwich, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL83LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA342), Aug 27, 1983: Air & Space 18-A (N6155S), Murray, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA82DA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA173), Aug 20, 1982: Air & Space 18A (N6140S), Orlando, FL, destroyed - [NTSB MKC76AK082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK082), Sep 18, 1976: Air & Space 18A. (N73546), Oxford, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB IAD76FID19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FID19), Jan 31, 1976: Air & Space 18A (N6128S), Collinsville, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW75DPJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPJ01), Jul 24, 1974: Air & Space 18A (N6121S), Boise City, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC72FNA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FNA17), Nov 3, 1971: Air & Space 18A (N6159S), Bedford, MA, destroyed - [NTSB MKC69A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69A0027), Oct 20, 1968: Air-Space 18A (N6105S), Marion, IA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC67A0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0052), Mar 4, 1967: Air-Space 18A (N6167S), Clarissa, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67A0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0037), Nov 21, 1966: Air-Space 18A (N6130S), Hoquiam, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA67A0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0052), Oct 22, 1966: Air-Space 18A (N6149S), Birmingham, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA67A0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0014), Jul 24, 1966: Air Space 18A (N6157S), Arden, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC66A0139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0139), May 31, 1966: Air-Space 18A (N6168S), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA66A0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0110), Mar 20, 1966: Air Space 18A (N6112S), Santa Isabel, PR, destroyed - [NTSB SEA66A0036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66A0036), Dec 8, 1965: Air & Space 18A (N6101S), Oakland, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0032), Oct 7, 1965: Air Space 18A (N6138S), Muncie, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC66A0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0039), Sep 26, 1965: Air & Space 18A (N6133S), Rocky Mt., VA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0027), Sep 15, 1965: Air Space 18A (N6114S), Hobart, IN, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (21) 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 20030519010809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030519010809A), May 19, 2003: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6155S), South Shore, SD, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On may 18, 2003, student pilot Dr. John t. barr departed marion Kansas with his gyro plane. He arrived at sioux falls, SD (fsd) at approximately 1145 pm.… - [Accident 20010731019009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010731019009A), Jul 31, 2001: N6121S, Blairstown, NJ, No damage. (.19) On July 31, 2001, at 1146 eastern daylight time, an experimental air & space america 18A gyrocopter, N6121S, was destroyed at Blairstown Airport while… - [Accident 20000414006189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000414006189A), Apr 14, 2000: N905AS, Lakeland, FL, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Pilot had made two trips around pattern, on 3rd trip. During the turn to final approach, the gyroplane continued the turn, bank, and descent until impact… - [Incident 19960507017569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960507017569I), May 7, 1996: Airspc 18AIRSPC (N6155S), Paducah, KY, Minor damage. *On 05-07-96, an air & space, model gyroplane 18-A, N6155S, being operated by Mr. John potter at Farrington airpark, Paducah, KY tipped over on take off. *the… - [Accident 19940116000499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940116000499A), Jan 16, 1994: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6118S), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. Power line patrol. Began uncontrolled right descending turn. Flared 8FT AGL. Fell to ground. Clutch had engaged. - [Accident 19930427027749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930427027749A), Apr 27, 1993: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6126S), Paducah, KY, Substantial damage. Student lost control on a practice nose high liftoff abort. Veered off runway. CFI took over too late. Roll over. - [Incident 19911106057859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911106057859I), Nov 6, 1991: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N902AS), Paducah, KY, Minor damage. During takeoff nose wheel contacted runway after aircraft had become airborne. Nose wheel strut assembly damaged. - [Incident 19910602018719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910602018719I), Jun 2, 1991: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6118S), Statesboro, GA, Minor damage. Partial power loss in flight. Landed in soft field. Nose gear collapsed. Spark plug lead on cylinder loose. - [Accident 19910516016249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910516016249A), May 16, 1991: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6126S), Long Beach, CA, Substantial damage. Porpoised on takeoff. Shock hitting runway led to ground resonance and separation of main rotors. - [Accident 19900829041219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900829041219A), Aug 29, 1990: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6132S), Shreveport, LA, Substantial damage. Appears incorrect control input allowed gyroplane to touch runway just after liftoff caused resonance vibrations. - [Accident 19900312003879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900312003879A), Mar 12, 1990: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6158S), Brandon, FL, Substantial damage. Made jump takeoff at low speed, banked to clear wires, lost altitude and crashed. - [Accident 19890922035809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890922035809A), Sep 22, 1989: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6101S), Palo Alto, CA, Substantial damage. CFI made liftoff. Gyroplane settled touched a wheel entered ground resonance and broke up as rotors impacted. - [Accident 19881122051489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881122051489A), Nov 22, 1988: Airspc 18AIRSPC (N6113S), Palo Alto, CA, Substantial damage. Collar on upper nose strut cracked causing seizure of full castering gear. Pilot lost control. Gyroplane nosed over - [Accident 19870405079179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870405079179A), Apr 5, 1987: Airspc 18AIRSPC (N6141S), Paducah, KY, Substantial damage. Maximum performance takeoff. Ground resonance on takeoff roll. Rotor struck ground. Right main gear collapsed. - [Accident 19840813040219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840813040219A), Aug 13, 1984: Beech 18* (N6129S), Harwick, MA, Substantial damage. Encountered a fog bank along shoreline. Descending turn initiated to maintain contact. Flew into ocean offshore. - [Accident 19830827044499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830827044499A), Aug 27, 1983: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6155S), Murray, KY, Substantial damage. Unable to sustain flight on a climbing turnout. Settled into trees. Ambient conditions such as 100 degrees a factor - [Accident 19820820040099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820820040099A), Aug 20, 1982: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6140S), Orlando, FL, Destroyed. Improper cylic trim on takeoff. Settled back to runway. Failed to chop power. Ground resonance set up collapsed gear - [Accident 19760918039839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760918039839A), Sep 18, 1976: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N73546), Oxford, KS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Hit pwr lines aprx 50FT ovr river. - [Accident 19760131003359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760131003359A), Jan 31, 1976: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6128S), Collinsville, VA, Substantial damage. Lndd in parking lot. - [Accident 19740724023379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740724023379A), Jul 24, 1974: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6121S), Boise City, OK, Substantial damage. Lnd in farm fld. - [Accident 19740606024779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740606024779A), Jun 6, 1974: Airspc 18AAIRSPC (N6128S), KY, Substantial damage ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (15) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR01802WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01802WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel per ASTM D7547. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA104GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA104GL): Installation of a 0.6 second time delay circuit in the side-slip warning system in accordance with Farrington Aircraft Corporation Drawing No. FAC-1001, revision D, and FAC-100, Page 3, revision C, and later approved revisions. Heliplane Aircraft Corporation International - [STC SH14CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH14CE): Installation of variable pitch control system in accordance with Devore Aviation Corporation Drawings DE-3300, Rev. F, dated 12/28/71, DE-3301, Rev. C, dated 11/19/71, DE-3302, dated 9/7/71, DE-3303, dated 10/21/71, DE-3304, dated 11/19/71, and DE-3305, dated 11/19/71. Heliplane Aircraft Corporation International - [STC SH156GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH156GL): Installation of Hartzell HC-C3Y(K, R)-1BLF/FL7663( )-4R propeller in accordance with Farrington Aircraft Corporation Installation Instructions FAC-2001 dated October 1, 1976. Heliplane Aircraft Corporation International - [STC SH293GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH293GL): Modification of rotor hub drag link in accordance with Devore Aviation Corporation Stress Memo dated December 21, 1978. Heliplane Aircraft Corporation International - [STC SH317GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH317GL): Removal of cabin door for flight. Heliplane Aircraft Corporation International - [STC SH2673SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2673SO): Installation of Fin Tip Plates in accordance with Farrington Aircraft Drawing No. FAC-FIN-1011, Revision A , dated October 13, 1989, and removal of existing Side Slip Warning System. Heliplane Aircraft Corporation International - [STC SH2138SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2138SO): Modification of the exhaust and the addition of a muffler and re-contoured engine cowling in accordance with Farrington Aircraft Corp. installation instructions dated February 27, 1987 and Master Drawing List revised August 23, 1987. Heliplane Aircraft Corporation International - [STC SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision. Universal Corporation - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SH13CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH13CE): Change nose landing gear cylinder and piston. Farrington Aircraft Corp ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (7) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [01-0790906-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199701574620220610124248.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Modification part · Jun 6, 2022 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID745152884020210622142517.0001): AeroLEDs LLC · PMA PQ5259NM · Jan 13, 2021 - [13889](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6C787BD315CA4C1786257FC5006D9D77.0001): CONE. Timken Corporation · PMA PQ4105CE · Replaces 13889 · May 24, 2016 - [13889](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8643E16161F1B3B686257D2A0057453E.0001): CONE. Timken Corporation · PMA PQ4105CE · Replaces 13889 · Jun 29, 2014 - [SS-1002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/28AB2EFF203DA635862573E8007581A8.0001): Slick START Assembly. Unison Industries (formerly Slick Aircraft Products) · PMA PQ2050CE · Modification part · Apr 16, 1998 - [SS-1001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C7E32203B0D0EC7E8525704C00570B73.0001): Slick START TM Installation. Slick Aircraft Products, Division of Unison Ind · Modification part · Dec 2, 1997 - [K-1001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/79670B8722A2299A8525704C00516146.0001): Slick START TM Installation. Slick Aircraft Products, Division of Unison Ind · Modification part · Dec 2, 1997 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Beech 18A](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-18a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1150602 - [Douglas 18-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-18-a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3020604 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.