# Beech D18S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1151004
- Manufacturer (registry): BEECH
- Model: D18S
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 10
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 165 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-765](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-765) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Textron Aviation Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 55
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d18s

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 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 99-05-13 R1 WD](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13-R1-WD): Withdrawal of AD 99-05-13 · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Jul 5, 2000
- [AD 81-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-07): Tricycle Landing Gear · Textron 3N, 3NM, 3TM and 13 more. Effective Sep 10, 1981
- [AD 72-16-02 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-16-02-R3): Volpar Nose Landing Gear Fork · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or 2 others). Effective Apr 16, 1981
- [AD 75-27-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-09-R2): Wing Structure · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Aug 21, 1980
- [AD 78-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-01): Lower Rudder Torque Tube · United Aircraft of Canada Ltd. PT6 series engines (Staggerwing Museum Foundation STC SA1016WE or 2 others). Effective May 17, 1978
- [AD 77-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-19-07): Control Column Assembly · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Sep 29, 1977
- [AD 72-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-25-06): Nose Gear Extension · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or 2 others). Effective Dec 9, 1972
- [AD 68-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-23-06): Internal Portion of Beech Center Section Wing Truss Assembly · Textron C-45G, C-45H, D18C and 9 more. Effective Dec 19, 1968
- [AD 66-30-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-30-01): Static Pressure Line · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or SA4-1531)
- [AD 65-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-03-01): Gap Seal Strips · Recertification under subparts B &G of CAR 3 and installation… (Staggerwing Museum Foundation STC SA2-1016 or 7 others)
- [AD 59-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-18-02): Fuel Line Modification · Textron C-45G, C-45H, D18S and 2 more
- [AD 53-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-26-01): Ignition Switch · Briggs & Stratton Ignition Switches, Army AT-11, C18S and 3 more
- [AD 49-29-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-29-02): Rudder Spring Bushings · Textron D18C, D18C-T and D18S
- [AD 48-34-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-34-01): Stabilizer Attachment Fittings · Textron Army AT-11, C18S, D18C and 2 more
- [AD 48-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-13-01): Generator Control Box Insulation · Textron D18C and D18S
- [AD 47-34-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-34-03): Fuel Cell Seal · Textron D18C and D18S
- [AD 47-34-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-34-02): Tail Cone Drain Holes · Textron D18C, D18C-T and D18S
- [AD 47-34-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-34-01): Expansion Type Filler Cap · Textron D18C and D18S
- [AD 47-33-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-33-07): Alternate Static Source · Textron D18C, D18C-T and D18S
- [AD 47-33-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-33-06): Stabilizer Spar Replacement · Textron D18C, D18C-T and D18S
- [AD 47-33-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-33-05): Horizontal Stabilizer Spar · Textron Army AT-11, C18S and D18S

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 99-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13) (historical): Fuel Tank Selector · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Apr 19, 1999

## Registered aircraft (55, first 50)

- [N103G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103G): [Clifford Michael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLIFFORD%20MICHAEL%20P), [Paris, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Paris), built 1950, S/N A533
- [N1140](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1140): [Beechboys Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEECHBOYS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1946, S/N A-129
- [N118DJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118DJ): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1943, S/N 43-35634
- [N121SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121SC): [North Bay Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20BAY%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 1946, S/N A-85
- [N127ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127ML): [Niemyjski Justin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIEMYJSKI%20JUSTIN), [Franksville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Franksville), built 1946, S/N A-212
- [N145AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N145AZ): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N A-235
- [N1801D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1801D): [Klaers Lawrence B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLAERS%20LAWRENCE%20B), [Waconia, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Waconia), built 1952, S/N A-816
- [N1828D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1828D): [Walker Matthew James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20MATTHEW%20JAMES), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 1952, S/N A-837
- [N197L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N197L): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1947, S/N A-361
- [N21CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21CA): [Jorgensen Bryan H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORGENSEN%20BRYAN%20H), [Wadsworth, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wadsworth), built 1946, S/N A-250
- [N223CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223CM): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1952, S/N CA223
- [N2913B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2913B): [W Air Collection Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/W%20AIR%20COLLECTION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1953, S/N A-963
- [N30G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30G): [Ag Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AG%20AIR%20INC), [Matthews, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Matthews), built 1946, S/N A-131
- [N3111](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3111): [Setter Thomas D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SETTER%20THOMAS%20D), [Burnsville, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Burnsville), built 1953, S/N A-964
- [N33JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33JP): [Scenic Flight Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCENIC%20FLIGHT%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Coeur D Alene, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Coeur%20D%20Alene), built 1954, S/N A-998
- [N3500B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3500B): [Walter Charles T Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALTER%20CHARLES%20T%20JR), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1953, S/N A-973
- [N3532B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3532B): [Plane Crazy Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20CRAZY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Hollywood, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Hollywood), built 1954, S/N A-999
- [N411J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411J): [Aukes Brian E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUKES%20BRIAN%20E), [Huxley, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Huxley), built 1953, S/N A-967
- [N41289](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41289): [Nizex Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIZEX%20INC), [Jackson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Jackson), S/N A-475
- [N412K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N412K): [Kourtis Vintage Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOURTIS%20VINTAGE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), built 1946, S/N A-263
- [N42114](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42114): [Spiller Gary W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPILLER%20GARY%20W), [Lafayette, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Lafayette), S/N 39815
- [N42C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42C): [Stage One Associates LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAGE%20ONE%20ASSOCIATES%20LLC), [Oxford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Oxford), S/N A-468
- [N4356G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4356G): [Top Hand Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOP%20HAND%20INC), [Laurel, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Laurel), built 1951, S/N CA56
- [N43927](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43927): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1945, S/N A-26
- [N44607](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44607): [Shepard Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEPARD%20GROUP%20LLC), [Mena, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Mena), built 1945, S/N A-15
- [N44638](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44638): [Vintage Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINTAGE%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Stockton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Stockton), S/N A-45
- [N4477](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4477): [Parish John Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARISH%20JOHN%20SR), [Tullahoma, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Tullahoma), built 1952, S/N A-935
- [N4DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4DH): [Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLENN%20L%20MARTIN%20MARYLAND%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Baltimore, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Baltimore), built 1946, S/N A-260
- [N52DN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52DN): [Air Apparent Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20APPARENT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Plant City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Plant%20City), built 1952, S/N A-846
- [N5804C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5804C): [George Andrew N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGE%20ANDREW%20N), [Corvallis, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Corvallis), built 1951, S/N A579
- [N5QQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5QQ): [Bowe Walter C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWE%20WALTER%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 1946, S/N A-223
- [N62936](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62936): [Prop And Jet Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PROP%20AND%20JET%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Romoland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Romoland), S/N CA38
- [N649B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N649B): [Spirit Engineering Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPIRIT%20ENGINEERING%20INC), [Grand Junction, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Grand%20Junction), built 1948, S/N A-454
- [N651B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N651B): [Sjc IV LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SJC%20IV%20LLC), [Lawrence, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Lawrence), built 1949, S/N A-478
- [N6623](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6623): [Szostak Edward M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SZOSTAK%20EDWARD%20M), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 1946, S/N A-295
- [N6BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6BA): [Mcmanigle Jeff](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMANIGLE%20JEFF), [Osakis, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Osakis), built 1946, S/N A-406
- [N70GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70GA): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1966, S/N A-177
- [N70WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70WW): [Island City Seaplanes Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISLAND%20CITY%20SEAPLANES%20INC), [Cordova, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Cordova), S/N A-38
- [N73548](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73548): [Smith Salvage And Restoration Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20SALVAGE%20AND%20RESTORATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [New Berlin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/New%20Berlin), S/N A-548
- [N75JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75JC): [Williams Austin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20AUSTIN), [Valdosta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Valdosta), built 1946, S/N A-256
- [N79AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79AG): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Musm](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1952, S/N A-806
- [N80036](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80036): [Beechcraft Heritage Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEECHCRAFT%20HERITAGE%20MUSEUM), [Tullahoma, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Tullahoma), built 1946, S/N A-187
- [N80152](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80152): [Culpepper Matt D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CULPEPPER%20MATT%20D), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1946, S/N A-112
- [N80197](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80197): [Pgt Nuclear LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PGT%20NUCLEAR%20LLC), [College Station, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/College%20Station), S/N A-171
- [N80373](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80373): [Virgil J Tatman](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VIRGIL%20J%20TATMAN), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N A-273
- [N80388](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80388): [Valiair Lc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1946, S/N A-288
- [N843TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N843TB): [Farwell Jesse R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARWELL%20JESSE%20R), [Albion, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Albion), S/N A217
- [N868L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N868L): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1946, S/N A-173
- [N90460](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90460): [Mitchell Aircraft Components Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20AIRCRAFT%20COMPONENTS%20INC), [Borrego Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Borrego%20Springs), built 1958, S/N A-937
- [N90502](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90502): [Glover William Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOVER%20WILLIAM%20SCOTT), [Mt Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mt%20Pleasant), built 1947, S/N A-346

All 55: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d18s/aircraft.md

## STCs approved for it (325, first 50)

- [STC SA00189DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00189DE): Installation of Oilamatic Preoiler system. Oilamatic Inc
- [STC SA00243BO (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(4%20OF%205)): 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, LLC
- [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation 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
- [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number  700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc.
- [STC SA00749AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00749AT): Modification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent). Aero Trim, Inc
- [STC SA00816AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00816AT): Installation of a modification to the fuel transfer system.. Cotney Engineering Co
- [STC SA00823CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00823CH): Installation of various de-icer wire harnesses.. SMR Technologies
- [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00944CH): Replace Janitrol combustion heater Model 81D94-X (XX) with C&D Associates combustion heater Model CD25K, CD35K, and CD45K. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc.
- [STC SA01229SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC
- [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01473SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc.
- [STC SA01487SE (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE%20(4%20OF%205)): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc.
- [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01692SE  (PAGE 2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE%20%20(PAGE%202%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01695SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc.
- [STC SA01714WI (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI%20(2%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems.. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of  existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01933LA-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation
System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(3%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc.
- [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02016SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02016SE-D): Installation of Garmin GTS 800, GTS 820 or GTS 850 Traffic System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D (1 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20(1%20OF%203)): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc.
- [STC SA02019SE-D (3 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20(3%20OF%203)): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc.
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc.
- [STC SA02192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02192NY): Interior configuration modification.. Aerotech Industries
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA02217AK (5 OF 5](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02217AK%20(5%20OF%205): Installation of Garmin AT Model GDL90 UAT Data Link System, in accordance with Garmin AT, Inc., GDL 90 UAT Master Data List, P/N 560-0278-01, Revision A, dated November 12, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc.
- [STC SA02254AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02254AK): Installation of "Single Screen", "2 or 3 Screen", "Dual Screen", or "4 or 6 screen". Genesys Aerosystems Inc.
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA02430SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02430SE): Fabrication and installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc.

All 325: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d18s/stcs.md

## NTSB investigations (268, newest 50)

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

- [NTSB GAA17CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA044), Oct 23, 2016: Beech D18S (N644B), Deming, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA032), Apr 26, 2007: Beech D18S (N502CK), Levelock, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB MIA00WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA080), Feb 2, 2000: Beech D18S (N122V), Bimini, Bahamas, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA036), Jan 11, 2000: Beech D18S (N1827M), Everett, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of aircraft control during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA090), Jun 25, 1997: Beech D18S (N765D), Willow, AK, destroyed. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA96WA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA170), Jun 29, 1996: Beech D18S (N354T), Rock Sound, Bahamas, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA057), Nov 30, 1995: Beech D18S (N8603A), Loveland, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: THE SECOND PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE SECOND…
- [NTSB CHI94LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA323), Sep 9, 1994: Beech D18S (N666S), Mt Pleasant, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the improper fuel selector position by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA127), Jul 25, 1993: Beech D18S (N2053D), Kodiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR WAS THE PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER ON ONE ENGINE.
- [NTSB FTW93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA001), Oct 1, 1992: Beech D18S (N90460), Brookston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: SMOKE TRAILING FROM THE LEFT ENGINE FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S). FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN CONDITIONS.
- [NTSB LAX92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA042), Nov 10, 1991: Beech D18S (N4193), Hilo, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE AIRCRAFT'S LACK OF SINGLE ENGINE PERFORMANCE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DISPLACEMENT/MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE WITHIN THE ACCESSORY…
- [NTSB DEN91LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA073), May 18, 1991: Beech D18-S (N44623), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT. FACTORS WERE: THE CROSS, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO LOCK THE TAIL WHEEL, AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF CROSSWIND LIMITATIONS.
- [NTSB MIA88WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88WA136), Mar 31, 1988: Beech D18S (N126M), St Maarten Isl., British Virgin Islands, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX88LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA044), Nov 15, 1987: Beech D18S (N802H), Mokuleia, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA87FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA259), Sep 25, 1987: Beech D18S (N76Q), Miami, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX87LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA265), Jul 11, 1987: Beech D18S (N99CP), Riverside, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87MA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87MA168), Jul 5, 1987: Beech D18S (N132E), Lakeside, MT, destroyed, 10 fatal
- [NTSB MIA86IA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA211), Jul 17, 1986: Beech D18S (N76Q), Ft. Lauderdale, FL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA86LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA088), Mar 2, 1986: Beech D-18S (N4446K), Pascagoula, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL85FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA283), Sep 25, 1985: Beech D18S (N25Q), Huntington, WV, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL85FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA054), Dec 13, 1984: Beech D18S (N8517Z), Norfolk, VA, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW84LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA317), Jul 20, 1984: Beech D-18S (N113B), Mcallen, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW84FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA086), Dec 6, 1983: Beech D18S (N44609), Brownsville, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL83LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA300), Jul 30, 1983: Beech D18S (N483B), Revenswood, WV, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW83LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA162), Mar 18, 1983: Beech D-18S (N80017), Dfw Airport, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI83LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA093), Jan 28, 1983: Beech D18S (N113B), Plymouth, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82DA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA250), Jun 26, 1982: Beech D18S (N3962), Belen, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL82IA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA154), Jun 6, 1982: Beech 18 (N171DC), Macon, GA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB FTW82DA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA211), Jun 3, 1982: Beech D18S (N7510), Beeville, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82FPA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPA11), Feb 26, 1982: Beech D18S (N8517Z), Dallas, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81IA015), Nov 18, 1981: Beech D18S (N104J), Long Beach, CA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI82FEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEI01), Oct 30, 1981: Beech D18S (N8962A), Concord, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DRJ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRJ35), Sep 12, 1981: Beech D18S (N123J), Simsboro, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FKT81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FKT81), Aug 27, 1981: Beech D18S (N25V), Palm Beach, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FKG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG10), Mar 2, 1981: Beech D18 (N80162), Claxton, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DLE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLE07), Sep 28, 1980: Beech D18S (N704D), Frostproof, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80DJY01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DJY01), Jul 18, 1980: Beech D18S (N1824D), Yap-W.Caroline Is (Pacific Ocean), destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FJA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FJA19), Jun 22, 1980: Beech D18S (N191U), Honolulu, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA033), Jan 8, 1980: Beech D18S (N641E), Honolulu, HI, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX80FUG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUG07), Nov 14, 1979: Beech D18S (N8611A), Corona, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA129), Sep 28, 1979: Beech D18S (N646B), Sumter, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA050), May 25, 1979: Beech D-18 (N1812D), Charleston, WV, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB IAD79FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA040), Mar 15, 1979: Beech D-18S (N80204), Louisville, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA041), Jan 16, 1979: Beech D-18S (N80W), Kenansville, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI79FEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEC05), Nov 3, 1978: Beechcraft D-18S (N80369), Flint, MI, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FUA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUA32), Sep 28, 1978: Beech D18S (N603RD), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA78AA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA78AA024), Sep 26, 1978: Beech D18S (N500L), San Juan, PR, destroyed, 6 fatal
- [NTSB CHI78FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA055), Aug 8, 1978: Beech D18S (N79R), Chicago, IL, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FUJ50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUJ50), May 2, 1978: Beech D18S (N118L), Grand Canyon, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA076), Apr 30, 1978: Beech D-18S (N800WM), Ocala, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal

All 268: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d18s/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (186, newest 50)

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

- [Accident 20161023016949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161023016949A), Oct 23, 2016: Beech D18S (N644B), Deming, NM, Substantial damage. On 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…
- [Accident 20070426007529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070426007529A), Apr 26, 2007: Beech D18S (N502CK), Levelock, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was operating under CFR part 135 into a gravel uncontrolled runway. Aircraft experienced hard landing on runway threshold, damaged nose gear, and…
- [Incident 20061024024339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061024024339I), Oct 24, 2006: Beech D18S (N121SC), Chino, CA, Minor damage. (-23) The aircraft landed on runway 26R, and on roll out the tail wheel collapsed.
- [Incident 20010515015799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010515015799I), May 15, 2001: Beech D18S (N62AB), Vancouver, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed for maintenance test after adjustments on landing gear. On takeoff roll, landing gear retracted. Landing gear handle inadvertently left…
- [Accident 20000202041619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000202041619A), Feb 2, 2000: Beech D18S (N122V), Bimini, Bahamas, Substantial damage. (-23) Sudden and complete loss of power in left engine while over the atlantic 48 miles east of Bimini, Bahamas. Propeller feathered, unable to maintain…
- [Accident 20000111006059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000111006059A), Jan 11, 2000: Beech D18S (N1827M), Everett, WA, No damage. (-23) Methow 20 departed pae on special VFR clearance. Just after becoming airborne the aircraft veered left and went off the side of the runway. Aircraft…
- [Incident 19980704031259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980704031259I), Jul 4, 1998: Beech D18S (N35W), Lacrosse, WI, 1 fatal. Elizabeth whitman attempted a night demonstration jump. Her main chute did not deploy properly, she did not utilize the quick release and did not attempt to…
- [Accident 19970625015969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970625015969A), Jun 25, 1997: Beech D18S (N765D), Willow, AK, Destroyed. Aircraft crashed on takeoff. (From .4) the pilot took off from a 4400-foot-long gravel airstrip with a near gross weight load of cargo. He said that shortly…
- [Incident 19960917037159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960917037159I), Sep 17, 1996: Beech D18S (N122V), Miami, FL. Narrative: on August 17, 1996, at 1130 EST at Miami International Airport, Beechcraft BE-18, N122V, piloted by robert a. morse experienced a ground loop on…
- [Accident 19960629015679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960629015679A), Jun 29, 1996: Beech D18S (N354T), Rock Sound, Bahamas, Substantial damage. Crashed on landing.
- [Accident 19951130049559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951130049559A), Nov 30, 1995: Beech D18S (N8603A), Loveland, CO, Substantial damage. (-16) On November 30, 1995, at approximately 1415 MST, a Beechcraft model D18S with registration number N8603A impacted the ground while landing on runway 15…
- [Incident 19940915036589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940915036589I), Sep 15, 1994: Beech D18S (N70GA), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Retracted landing gear too early on touch and go. Settled to runway gear up.
- [Accident 19940909032239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940909032239A), Sep 9, 1994: Beech D18S (N666S), Mt Pleasant, MI, Destroyed. Fuel starvation. Pilot mismanaged fuel. Eighty gallons remained when engines quit.
- [Accident 19930725025349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930725025349A), Jul 25, 1993: Beech D18S (N2053D), Kodiak, AK, Substantial damage. Lost oil right engine shut it down. Unable hold altitude. Ditched. Right gear chain drive broke punctured oil tank.
- [Incident 19921015045399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921015045399I), Oct 15, 1992: Beech D18S (N122V), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Prop blast from departing aircraft moved this parked aircraft forward. Aircraft struck another parked aircraft.
- [Accident 19921001040059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921001040059A), Oct 1, 1992: Beech D18S (N90460), Brookston, TX, Substantial damage. Noticed black smoke from left engine on climbout. Landed in pasture. Unable stop due wet grass. Struck a tree.
- [Incident 19920527026919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920527026919I), May 27, 1992: Beech D18S (N103G), Gunnison, CO, Minor damage. Right engine feathered after takeoff. Unable to restart. Returned. Lost electrical power. Gear up landing.
- [Incident 19920515020459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920515020459I), May 15, 1992: Beech D18S (N187R), Kalaupapa, HI, Minor damage. Landed short of runway. Nose wheel sheared off. Pilot blamed down draft.
- [Accident 19911110050039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911110050039A), Nov 10, 1991: Beech D18S (N4193), Hilo, HI, Substantial damage. Left mag drive shaft failed stopped left engine on approach. Ditched in bay. Unable sustain flight on good engine.
- [Accident 19910518016319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910518016319A), May 18, 1991: Beech D18S (N44623), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. Ground looped on takeoff roll in a strong gust quartering crosswind. Had neglected to insure tailwheel was locked.
- [Incident 19910404016999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910404016999I), Apr 4, 1991: Beech D18S (N44602), Twin Falls, ID, Minor damage. Right brake failed on rollout. Veered off side of runway. Brake pucks worn and o rings and brake fluid gone.
- [Incident 19910222009479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910222009479I), Feb 22, 1991: Beech D18S (N354T), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Unable to lower landing gear and landed gear up.
- [Incident 19901130060459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901130060459I), Nov 30, 1990: Beech D18S (N44602), Pocatello, ID, Minor damage. Pilot reported gusty winds during landing rollout. Lost directional coantrol.
- [Incident 19900615031189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900615031189I), Jun 15, 1990: Emb EMB110P1 (N77CZ), Daytona Beach, FL. Right engine oil pressure and temperature fluctuating. Fuel leaking from engine. Emergency landing.
- [Incident 19891208062919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891208062919I), Dec 8, 1989: Beech D18S (N44602), Salt Lake City, UT, Minor damage. No gear down light at destination. Returned to Salt Lake City. Gear collapsed on rollout.
- [Incident 19881210066762I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881210066762I), Dec 10, 1988: Beech D18S (N4193), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. While taxiing to ramp after landing was struck on nose by NR5797M at intersection.
- [Incident 19881021058099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881021058099I), Oct 21, 1988: Beech D18S (N104J), Unalakleet, AK, Minor damage. Landing gear collapsed on landing due to broke actuating drive chain which jammed drive gear.
- [Incident 19880411024609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880411024609I), Apr 11, 1988: Beech D18S (N811K), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. Landing gear retracted on the takeoff roll. Pilot had 3 unauthorized passengers on board the ferry permit flight.
- [Incident 19880331013939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880331013939I), Mar 31, 1988: Beech D18S (N126M), St Martin, VI, Destroyed. Pilot reported right engine blew a cylinder. Unable to fly on one engine,ditched in ocean 4 miles off shore.
- [Incident 19871127076159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871127076159I), Nov 27, 1987: N207, Memphis, TN. Lady fainted at cruise altitude. Diverted to Memphis. Medics took her to a local hospital.
- [Accident 19871115064959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871115064959A), Nov 15, 1987: Beech D18S (N802H), Mokuleia, HI, Substantial damage. Inadvertently retracted the landing gear on the takeoff roll. The nose gear retracted. Aircraft skidded to a stop.
- [Accident 19870925056689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870925056689A), Sep 25, 1987: Beech D18S (N76Q), Miami, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Almost 1000 lbs over gross and behind CG.aircraft went straight up on liftoff,rolled and dived to runway vertically
- [Accident 19870710034399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870710034399A), Jul 10, 1987: Beech D18S (N99CP), Riverside, CA, Destroyed. Unable to restart engines after switching fuel tanks. Landed on road. Hit posts and berm. Found contaminated fuel.
- [Accident 19870704069279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870704069279A), Jul 4, 1987: Beech D18S (N132E), Lakeside, MT, Destroyed, 10 fatal. Performed a wing over maneuver at an altitude too low for recovery. Struck trees and burned. Cocaine detected.
- [Incident 19870320027879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870320027879I), Mar 20, 1987: Beech D18S (N651B), Hammond, LA, Minor damage. Landed gear up beside runway after malfunction of right main gear. Attach bolt on gear sprocket had sheared.
- [Incident 19870303013389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870303013389I), Mar 3, 1987: Beech D18S (N44602), Salt Lake City, UT, Minor damage. Unsafe tailwheel indication after a loud bang was heard on extension. Tailwheel collapsed due to broken drive chain
- [Incident 19870212018589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870212018589I), Feb 12, 1987: Beech D18S (N126M), Roadtown Tortol, VI. Aircraft lost directional control on landing. Departed runway edge without damage. Newly installed brakes.
- [Incident 19861119077379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861119077379I), Nov 19, 1986: Beech D18S (N441MH), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Pilot became distracted when an aircraft overtook his on final. Failed to check gear down. Landed gear up.
- [Incident 19860717054849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860717054849I), Jul 17, 1986: Beech D18S (N76Q), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Right main landing gear collapsed on the landing roll. Drag link bolt broke from fatigue overstress.
- [Accident 19860302004369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860302004369A), Mar 2, 1986: Beech D18S (N4446K), Pascagoula, MS, Substantial damage. Aborted takeoff due to engine power failure. Ran off runway end and hit a tree. Reason for power loss undetermined.
- [Accident 19850925047609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850925047609A), Sep 25, 1985: Beech D18S (N25Q), Huntington, WV, Destroyed. Improper instrument procedures. Wing tip struck ground while maneuvering in low fog layer after communication loss.
- [Incident 19850723041049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850723041049I), Jul 23, 1985: Beech D18S (N666S), Springfield, IL. Engine failure en route. Precautionary landing made. Found excessive ferrous metal in oil filter.
- [Incident 19850517033679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850517033679I), May 17, 1985: Beech D18S (N745PD), Midland, TX. Aircraft ground looped on rollout. Exited runway into grass and returned to runway with no damage.
- [Incident 19850409050159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850409050159I), Apr 9, 1985: Beech D18S (N169LG), Walkers Cay, Bahamas, Minor damage. Landed short of runway and left main contacted lip of runway. Gear collapsed on rollout due to drag link damage.
- [Incident 19850309018699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850309018699I), Mar 9, 1985: Beech D18S (N745PD), Lubbock, TX, Minor damage. On rollout aircraft swerved and would not turn properly. Tail gear not extended due to broken chain in activator.
- [Incident 19850221042789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850221042789I), Feb 21, 1985: Beech D18S (N126M), Tortola, VI, Minor damage. Right brake seized with brake application on rollout. Gear failed where it attaches to strut. Brake piston jammed.
- [Accident 19841213076089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841213076089A), Dec 13, 1984: Beech D18S (N8517Z), Norfold, VA, Destroyed. Left fuel valve left on after turning on crossfeed. Right engine drained line, it also quit. Left fuel system leak.
- [Incident 19841020068579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841020068579I), Oct 20, 1984: Beech D18S (N80017), Abilene, TX, Minor damage. Prop struck runway before go around. Manual gear extension. Broken wire gear switch to down limit switch.
- [Incident 19840921053249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840921053249I), Sep 21, 1984: Amtr KB2 (N319), Northport, AL, Minor damage. Gyrocopter became airborne due to a wind gust during taxi practice on a road. Struck overhead wire before landing.
- [Incident 19840815050939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840815050939I), Aug 15, 1984: Beech D18S (N171DC), New Orleans, LA, Minor damage. Unable to retract both main gear. Returned. Found weld separation of right landing gear chain sprocket housing.

All 186: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d18s/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (29)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2018FA0000234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000234), Jul 20, 2017: DRAG LINK. DAMAGED. DRAG LINK BOLT BROKE IN HALF AND BEGAN DISLODGING WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE. PROBABLE CAUSE BENDING FATIGUE FROM LANDING GEAR CYCLES
- [SDR 2017FA0000536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000536), Jul 20, 2017: BOLT. DISLODGED. DRAG LINK BOLT IN HALF AND BEGAN DISLODGING WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE. PROBABLE CAUSE BENDING FATIGUE FROM LANDING GEAR CYCLES RECOM
- [SDR CA131108005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131108005), Nov 8, 2013: MOUNT. 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 
- [SDR CA101022004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101022004), Oct 22, 2010: DRIVE GEAR. DETACHED. MAG DROP OF GREATER THAN 100 RPM NOTICED ON RUN-UP. WHEN RT MAGNETO WAS REMOVED FROM THE ENG, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NUT RETAINING THE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR HAD FAL
- [SDR CA090918006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090918006), Sep 16, 2008: PLUNGER. WORN. (CAN) THE ACFT MADE AN UNSCEDULED LANDING WHEN THE OIL PRESSURE PLUNGER BECAME JAMMED IN THE BODY OF THE OIL PRESURE RELIEF VALVE CAUSING A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE
- [SDR CA070831005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070831005), Aug 29, 2007: PIN. LOOSE. (CAN) CREW ATTEMPTED TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC LOCK PRIOR TO START, AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE ENGINE MORE THAN 180 DEGREES. THROUGH DIAGNOSIS AND DISCUSSION WITH 
- [SDR CA070729002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070729002), Jul 12, 2007: COUNTERWEIGHT. SEPARATED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS IN CRUISE, ALL SYSTEMS NORMAL WHEN A VIOLENT VIBRATION HAPPENED IN THE LT ENGINE. ENGINE SEIZED DURING SHUTDOWN/FEATHER PROCESS AND FEATHERIN
- [SDR 2007FA0000410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000410), Jan 10, 2007: TUBE. BROKEN. THIS IS THE THIRD NEW MFG INNER TUBE THAT HAS SPLIT ALONG CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELDED SEAMS.
- [SDR CA061027004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061027004), Oct 21, 2006: SHAFT. WORN. (CAN) PRIOR TO STARTUP, PILOTS` FOUND THE LH MANIFOLD HEAT CONTROL JAMMED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION DISCOVERED ONE OF THE SCREWS SECURING THE AIR VALVE PLATE TO TH
- [SDR CA060626002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060626002), Jun 20, 2006: MAGNETO. FAILED. (CAN) INTERNAL FAILURE OF MAGNETO - VISUAL DAMAGE TO GEAR. THIS IS THE SECOND MAGNETO TO FAIL ON THIS OVERHAULED ENGINE (PURCHASED FROM TULSA AERO ENGINE). FIRS
- [SDR CA060628007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060628007), Jun 8, 2006: COVER. CORRODED. (CAN) DURING ENGINE DIS-ASSEMBLY FOR CYLINDER REPAIRS, THE PUSHROD COVERS (TUBES) WERE FOUND TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED UNDER THE CONTACT AREA OF THE SEAL PACKINGS. 
- [SDR CA051213004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051213004), Jul 15, 2005: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. ON DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND OIL SPATTERING ON SIDE OF NR 5 CYLINDER AND EXCESSIVE STAINING AT BARREL TO SLEEVE JUNCTION OF NR 6 CYLINDER. NOTICED EXCESSIVE CLEAR
- [SDR CA050712006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050712006), Jul 6, 2005: STRUT. LOOSE. MAIN GEAR LEG BOLTS TO FLOATS FOUND LOOSE (FRONT LEG) NAS1021A5 NUTS FOUND LOOSE. REPLACED NUTS AND RETORQUED.
- [SDR AUS20031336](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031336), Dec 20, 2003: HOUSING. CRACKED. (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR BRAKE HOUSING CRACKED ON MOUNT FLANGE.
- [SDR 38850](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/38850), Jul 18, 2003: FITTING. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT GEAR STARTED TO DROP DURING FLIGHT. FOUND TWO AN CROSS FITTINGS CRACKED. THESE ARE MOUNTED AT THE HYDRAULIC POWER PACK UNDER THE PEDESTAL IN THE COCKPI
- [SDR CA030417001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030417001), Apr 7, 2003: CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILED. (CAN) UPON SELECTING THE LANDING GEAR UP THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR WAS UNDER EXCESSIVE STRAIN DUE TO THE LANDING GEAR GUIDE BEING VERY DIRTY AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKE
- [SDR CA020607002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020607002), May 26, 2002: GUSSET. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING INITIAL INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT AD CF-63-08 INSPECTED AND LT INBOARD AND RT INBOARD LANDING GEAR CLUSTER VISUALLY CRACKED.BOTH CLUSTERS HAD BEEN CRA
- [SDR 20000908SH009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000908SH009), Aug 27, 2000: FUEL CAP. LEAKING. RIGHT ENGINE SLOWLY ROLLED BACK AND SHUT-DOWN. REMOVED WATER CONTAMINATION FROM FUEL SYSTEM AND TANKS. REPLACED ENGINE FUEL FILTER WITH NEW. REPLACED RIGHT MAIN
- [SDR 99ZZZX2647](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2647), Jun 21, 1999: FUEL PUMP. MALFUNCTIONED. LEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCED GRADUAL 100 HORSEPOWER LOSS. REPLACED LEFT HAND FUEL CONTROL UNIT AND FUEL PUMP WITH SERVICEABLE UNITS. PERFORMED GROUND RUN, LEAK AND P
- [SDR 99ZZZX2646](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2646), Jun 21, 1999: FCU. MALFUNCTIONED. LEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCED GRADUAL 100 HORSEPOWER LOSS. REPLACED LEFT HAND FUEL CONTROL UNIT AND FUEL PUMP WITH SERVICEABLE UNITS. PERFORMED GROUND RUN, LEAK AND P
- [SDR 99ZZZX190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX190), Dec 20, 1998: LINE. CHAFED. FUEL LEAKING FROM THE LEFT SIDE BETWEEN THE BELLY OF THE FUSELAGE AND THE WING ROOT WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN THE LEVEL POSITION. TAIL WAS SET BACK DOWN ON THE 
- [SDR CA980825012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980825012), Aug 12, 1998: TORQUE ARM. CRACKED. (CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT NDT PER FAA AD 77-19-07, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ARM. THE CRACKS ALL STARTED AT ATTACHMENT HOLES. SEVEN HOLES IN ALL 
- [SDR CA970618002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970618002), Jun 10, 1997: BEARING. FAILED. (CAN) THE SUPER CHARGER BEARING FAILED IN FLIGHT AND THE ENGINE WAS SENT TO AN OVERHAUL SHOP AFTER INSPECTION FOUND THE ENGINE WAS MAKING METAL.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3658), May 22, 1996: UPLIMIT SWITCH. SHORTED WIRE. ON TAKEOFF, TOWER ADVISED THE PILOT THAT MAIN GEAR APPEARED TO BE NOT FULLY RETRACTED. PILOT COCKPIT INDICATION WAS BOTH LANDING GEAR WERE RETRACTED. AFTER CYCL
- [SDR 96ZZZM1011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1011), Apr 3, 1996: ENGINE. CRACKED. RIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK.
- [SDR EY2R9600290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600290), Jan 1, 1996: BEARING. CORRODED. PROP ASSY BEARING IS CORRODED
- [SDR EY2R9600289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600289), Jan 1, 1996: BEARING. CORRODED. PROP ASSY BEARING IS CORRODED
- [SDR 95ZZZX6784](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6784), Aug 30, 1995: BRAKE LINE. OUT OF POSITION. LOP/ESO - AIRCRAFT GOING FROM LOP TO ESO, PILOT FELT A SMALL BUMP AFTER GEAR WAS RETRACTED. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT ESO AND PILOT NOTICED RT GEAR DOOR OUTBOARD SIDE 
- [SDR 95ZZZX1896](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1896), Mar 30, 1995: LINING. FAILED. LOG ENTRY: 'UPON LANDING IN MYEH, LOST RIGHT BRAKE. AFTER SLOWING AIRCRAFT DOWN TO A STOP, LOST LEFT BRAKE. SHUT BOTH ENGINES DOWN AND GOT TOWED TO RAMP'. FOUND

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