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Beech D18S

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1151004

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
D18S
Registry code
1151004
Registered
55 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-765
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

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Aircraft by year built · 337

1931Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 24

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 · 55

N103GClifford Michael P · Paris, TXBuilt 1950 · S/N A533N1140Beechboys Aviation LLC · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1946 · S/N A-129N118DJInternational Air Services Inc Trustee · Carson City, NVBuilt 1943 · S/N 43-35634
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STCs approved for this model · 325

STC SA00189DEInstallation of Oilamatic Preoiler systemOilamatic IncSTC SA00243BO (4 OF 5)Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).Icarus Avionics, LLCSTC SA00269BOInstallation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000.Avidyne Corporation
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NTSB investigations · 268

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

Defining event, 2008 on

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In the probable cause, 2008 on

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First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 26 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA17CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D18S · Deming, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Oct 23, 2016 · N644B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC07LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Levelock, AKThe pilot's misjudged flare, which precipitated a hard landing, and damage to the main landing gear, resulting in a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the overload failure of the main landing gear…Apr 26, 2007 · N502CK · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00WA080Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBeech D18S · Bimini, BahamasFeb 2, 2000 · N122V · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 186

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

Accident 20161023016949ABeech D18S · Deming, NMOn October 23, 2016, at 1530 MDT, a Beechcraft D18S, N644B, departed runway 08 to the left just after touchdown at Deming, NM. After the gear departed the hard surface. The left gear sunk into soft sand and ground looped. Visual meteorological conditions…Oct 23, 2016 · N644B · Substantial damageAccident 20070426007529ABeech D18S · Levelock, AK(-23) Pilot was operating under CFR part 135 into a gravel uncontrolled runway. Aircraft experienced hard landing on runway threshold, damaged nose gear, and departed runway to the right at mid field. Aircraft sustained damage to right main landing gear,…Apr 26, 2007 · N502CK · Substantial damageIncident 20061024024339IBeech D18S · Chino, CA(-23) The aircraft landed on runway 26R, and on roll out the tail wheel collapsed.Oct 24, 2006 · N121SC · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 29

SDR 2018FA0000234Drag Link · damagedDRAG LINK BOLT BROKE IN HALF AND BEGAN DISLODGING WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE. PROBABLE CAUSE BENDING FATIGUE FROM LANDING GEAR CYCLES. RECOMMEND REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT. NDT INSPECTION OF 3 ADDITIONAL BOLTS REMOVED FROM SERVICE RJul 20, 2017 · N70GA · Beech D18S · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2017FA0000536Bolt · dislodgedDRAG LINK BOLT IN HALF AND BEGAN DISLODGING WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE. PROBABLE CAUSE BENDING FATIGUE FROM LANDING GEAR CYCLES RECOMMEND REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT. NDT INSPECTION OF 3 ADDITIONAL BOLTS REMOVED FROM SERVICE REVEALED NJul 20, 2017 · N70GA · Beech D18S · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA131108005Mount · cracked(CAN) VISUAL INSPECTION OF LT AND RT LOWER ENGINE MOUNT CLUSTERS SHOWS INDICATION OF CRACKS ALONG WELDS AT THE JUNCTION OF NR 37 & NR 36 TUBING WELD ASSEMBLIES AFT OF THE FIREWALL ON THE TRUSS ASSY. THIS INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED AFTER AN IDENTICAL FAILURE WASNov 8, 2013 · Beech D18S · Engine Mount Section
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