- Manufacturer (registry)
- BEECH
- Model
- G18S
- Registry code
- 1151010
- Registered
- 23 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.
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 · 84
| 1959 | 15 |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 44 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 8 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 11
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1968 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Airframe · Beech G18S
AD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationAD 2005-18-20"FASTprop" propeller de-icersAD 2005-01-19Mode S transpondersAD 99-05-13 R1 WDWithdrawal of AD 99-05-13AD 81-18-07Tricycle Landing GearAD 72-16-02 R3Volpar Nose Landing Gear ForkAD 75-27-09 R2Wing StructureAD 78-10-01Lower Rudder Torque TubeAD 77-19-07Control Column AssemblyAD 72-25-06Nose Gear ExtensionAD 68-23-06Internal Portion of Beech Center Section Wing Truss AssemblySuperseded and historical ADs · 1
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Registered aircraft · 23
N1480KTheberge Jane A · Oakland Park, FLN18G416wy LLC · Sheridan, WYN320GBAloft Aviation Services LLC · Spartanburg, SC
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STCs approved for this model · 183
STC SA00189DEInstallation of Oilamatic Preoiler systemSTC 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).STC 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.
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NTSB investigations · 75
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 25 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ANC17LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18 · Metlakatla, AKAn engine power loss for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.NTSB CEN12FA534Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G18 - S · Taylorville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and use the appropriate flaps setting during sport-parachuting operations, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB ANC09CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech G18S · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, and main landing gear collapse.
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FAA incident reports · 153
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 20220321000969IBeech G18S · Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale, FL (fll): N1480K, BE18, landed runway 10R and skirted the grass area with the tail wheel while turning onto the taxiway. The aircraft Continued to the ramp without further incident. Injuries: none, damage: none. 03/21/2022 1920Z Ptrs…Accident 20170303017839ABeech G18S · Metlakatla, AKA Beech 18-aircraft, on wheels with two pilots, N103AF (s.n# BA-526) operated by point to point air LLC, a part 91 operator based in arlington Washington, executed an emergency water landing. Injuries were reported as minor. The aircraft was on a part 91…Incident 20161019016869IBeech G18S · Ft. Lauderdale, FLDuring landing approach on Ft. Lauderdale executive airport on runway 9, aircraft N1480K declared an unsafe gear landing condition and attempted landing, gear collapsed and aircraft came to a complete stop. # 1 Engine caught on fire due to the carburator fuel…
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Service difficulty reports · 12
SDR CA020619011Spacer · missing(CAN) SPACER OF THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR WAS MISSING. THIS MISSING PIECE CAUSED THE FAILURE OF THE MOTOR.SDR 99ZZZX1930Gear · wornPILOT TOOK OFF, SELECTED GEAR UP AND GEAR MADE LOUD RUMBLE SOUND. MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. GEAR WAS MANUALLY CRACKED DOWN. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND BRASS GEAR IN GEARBOX WORN BAD; ALONG WITH SEVERAL TEETH BROKEN.SDR 99ZZZM379Magneto · failedAFTER TAKEOFF FROM MWH TO BFI, THE LEFT ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH. PILOT RETURNED TO MWH. MECHANIC FOUND RIGHT MAGNETO NO GOOD, MAGNETO WAS CHANGED, GROUND RUN CHECKED OK AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)SDR 98ZZZX1857Gear · failedSUPERCHARER DRIVE GEAR FAILED. CAUSE UNKNOWN.SDR 99ZZZX597Cylinder · brokenPILOT FELT DIFFFERENT VIBRATION ON A SHORT PART 91 FLIGHT. A COLD CYLINDER CHECK WAS DONE, AND NR 8 FOUND TO BE COLD. REMOVED CYLINDER AND FOUND PART OF VALVE FACE BROKEN OFF. POSSIBLY DUE FROM OLD AGE. CHANGED CYLINDER AND PISTON.SDR 98ZZZX1652Gear · failedSUPERCHARGER INPUT GEAR FAILED. CAUSE UNKNOWN.SDR CA970430002Connecting Rod · broken(CAN) ENGINE SHUTDOWN SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. PILOT ATTEMPTED RESTART WHICH WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE #1 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BROKEN AND JAMMED AGAINST THE CRANKCASE. THE #1 CYLINDER WAS ALSO CRACKED.SDR 96ZZZX5983Switch · out of adjustPILOT LANDED AIRCRAFT WITH LANDING GEAR UP. FOUND LANDING GEAR WARNING HORN SWITCH SET AT TOO LOW OF A THROTTLE SETTING.SDR 96ZZZX5633Wire · shortedPILOT SMELLED SMOKE IN COCKPIT DURING TAKEOFF. WIRE NR 176 CHAFED ON THE DEFROST SCAT HOSE UNTIL SHORTING ITSELF. WIRE NR 176 ALSO MELTED THE INSULATION ON WIRE NR 177. BOTH WIRES AND SCAT HOSE WERE REPLACED. ALSO, WIRE NR 947 CHAFED ON DEFROST SCAT HOSE ASDR 96ZZZX3328Pump · leakENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP DEVELOPED A LEAK FROM A MACHINED ORIFACE AND WAS IGNITED BY EXHAUST FLAME DURING TAXI. SUSPECT INTERNAL FAILURE OF PUMP, NO LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE NOTED BY CREW. NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT OR OTHER COMPONENTS.SDR 96ZZZM74Oil Tank · corrodedAIRCRAFT GOING FROM MWH TO BFI, PILOT NOTICED PROPELLER STARTED TO WANDER AND OIL PRESSURE DROPPED SLIGHTLY, PILOT SHUT DOWN LEFT ENGINE 30 MILES FROM BFI. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT BFI. MECHANIC FOUND LEFT WHEEL WELL FULL OF OIL. MECHANIC FOUND OIL TANK HAD TWO SSDR CA951108015Crankshaft · cracked(CAN)INVESTIGATION OF #1 ENGINE OIL LEAK FOUND OIL FLOW AT THRUST BEARING (CRANKSHAFT). ENGINE MOTORING INDICATED NO CYLINDER BLOW BY. PROPELLER REMOVED AND CRANKSHAFT CAPPED, ACTUATION OF FEATHERING PUMP INDICATED LOSS OF OIL THROUGH AN ANNULAR CRACK STARTIN
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