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Beech C18S

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1150902

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
C18S
Registry code
1150902
Registered
13 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
10
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
165 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-757
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 141

1930Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 14

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1965In forceSuperseded2026
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Registered aircraft · 13

N1047BAlaska Aviation Museum · Anchorage, AKS/N 7728N218HCInvader Leasing LLC · Kingsford, MIS/N 8281N23DFSimmons Aviation Services LLC · Pawcatuck, CTBuilt 1944 · S/N 6220N44573Adventure North Flying Service LLC · Baudette, MNBuilt 1944 · S/N 7678N4910NJackson James E · Brainerd, MNS/N 8382N5552AAllen Chorman & Son Inc · Milton, DEBuilt 1944 · S/N 8431N6047VWiplinger Robert D · Inver Grove Hgts, MNBuilt 1944 · S/N 8151N64463Air Combat Museum · Springfield, ILBuilt 1943 · S/N 4534N67929Ladd Daniel T · Loudon, NHBuilt 1945 · S/N 6430N69044Cross Brian K · Winters, CABuilt 1943 · S/N 4781N79MBSomers Charles M · Hillsboro, ORBuilt 1942 · S/N 4185N81GBCarolina Aero Tech LLC · Hilton Head Island, SCBuilt 1944 · S/N 7881N9109RBobby Younkin Airshows & Sales Inc · Siloam Springs, ARS/N 4383
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STCs approved for this model · 91

STC SA00344BO PAGE 1Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.Whelen Aerospace TechnologiesSTC SA00749ATModification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent)Aero Trim, IncSTC SA01240SEInstallation of secondary voltage indication systemVisual Instruments LLC
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NTSB investigations · 78

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB FTW99FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C18S · Waldron, ARthe separation of a propeller blade in cruise flight as a result of fatigue cracking emanating from surface corrosion pitting.May 24, 1999 · N9729H · DestroyedNTSB CHI93FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-18S · North Branch, MNexcessive use of brakes by the pilot-in-command.May 22, 1993 · N67E · DestroyedNTSB MIA86LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-18S · Deland, FLThe pilot in the right seat was making his first landing in that make and model of aircraft. During the landing roll he tried to raise the wing flaps lever. Instead, he raised the landing gear lever causing the landing gear to retract.Dec 19, 1985 · N64463 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 22

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20210429007589IBeech C18S · St Joseph, MOAfter selecting gear down for landing at kstj, the left landing gear did not fully extend to the down and locked position. The pilot attempted manual extension without success. On roll out, the left landing gear collapsed.Apr 29, 2021 · N9109R · Minor damageIncident 20160712020239IBeech C18S · Fayettville, GAUpon the 4th full stop landing at this airport, the RH main lg strut collapsed, which caused the RH prop to strike the ground. The pilot attempted to stop and maintain center line but was not successful. The aircraft, as it was slowing down, was yawing to the…Jul 12, 2016 · N7381C · Minor damageAccident 19990523045659ABeech C18S · Waldron, AR(-23)The pilot reported to ATC that he lost an engine enroute to springdale, Arkansas, at 5,500 feet. He requested vectors to the nearest airport; Waldron, Arkansas. The aircraft impacted trees and was destroyed before reaching the airport. Interviews with…May 23, 1999 · N9729H · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR CA050427011Rivet · loose(CAN) AT 100 HOUR INSPECTION, MOVEMENT (LINEAR) WAS NOTED ON ACTUATING LINK BUT NO MOVEMENT AT ATTACH POINTS. FURTHER INVESTIGATIION REVEALED UNDER SPRING LOOSE RIVETS THAT SECURE THE TWO ENDS TOGETHER VIA A RIVETED SLEEVE WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE. THIS IS HARDApr 16, 2005 · Beech C18S · Rudder Control System
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