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Beech H-18

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1151012

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
H-18
Registry code
1151012
Registered
28 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
11
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 · 79

1960Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 12

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

1967In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
AD 99-05-13Fuel Tank SelectorHistoricalEffective Apr 19, 1999 · Replaced by AD 99-05-13 R1-WD
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Registered aircraft · 28

N18RWBeechballz LLC · Port Orange, FLBuilt 1963 · S/N BA-653N22BRDakota Express LLC · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1965 · S/N BA-729N245MDawson Jamie Stewart · Celina, TXBuilt 1963 · S/N BA-646
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STCs approved for this model · 172

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 · 63

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 25 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN09CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech H-18 · Dayton, OHThe pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel during landing resulting in the loss of directional control.Jul 24, 2009 · N87711 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07FA234Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech H-18 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to place the fuel selector for the right engine in the proper position. Contributing to the accident was the improper loading of the cargo.Sep 21, 2007 · N123MD · DestroyedNTSB DEN07FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H-18 · Great Bend, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the icing conditions.Feb 9, 2007 · N45GM · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 94

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

Incident 20220612006379IBeech H-18 · Stuart, FLNose wheel came off as the aircraft rotated for departure on a maintenance check flight. Aircraft returned to the departure airport. The aircraft came to rest on the centerline of the runway in a normal attitude with the nose of the aircraft supported by the…Jun 12, 2022 · N30GB · Minor damageAccident 20090724016779ABeech H18 · Dayton, OHAfter touchdown, onto runway 2, at Dayton Wright Brothers airport (mgy), the aircraft began veering left and then started a left hand skid. It then exited the runway to the left. Once off the runway, the right hand gear was broken from the airplane, and the…Jul 24, 2009 · N87711 · Substantial damageAccident 20070209001919ABeech H18 · Great Bend, KS(-23) At approximately 1455Z, 08:55 CST, February 9, 2007, a twin engine Beech model H-18-S, N45GM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain, following a loss of control while maneuvering near the Great Bend Municipal Airport (kgbd), Great Bend, Kansas. The…Feb 9, 2007 · N45GM · Destroyed · 1 fatal
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Service difficulty reports · 26

SDR 2008FA0000871Spar · crackedHAVE JUST HAD THE SPAR X-RAY ACCOMPLISHED IAW AD75-27-09 R2. UPON REVIEW OF THE X-RAYS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK. IT SEEMS THIS CRACK OF A VERY SIMILAR ONE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AND THAT REPAIR IS IN QUESTION AS WELL. (K)Nov 1, 2008 · N6GJ · Beech H18 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR FAA122808001Bolt · shearedDURING THE INVESTIGATION. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REMAINDER OF THE BOLT FOR NOSE GEAR RETRACT PUSH PULL TUBE TO CANTILEVER ARM FOR DRAG BRACE HAD SHEARED ON (2) DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FOR REASONS UNDETERMINED. THE OPERATOR ALSO OPERATES (2) OTHER VOLPAR TRICDec 28, 2007 · N117ME · Beech H18 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR SDR08310526Overheat Sensor · shortedDURING CLIMB, A RIGHT WING OVERHEAT INDICATION. SELECTED GEAR DOWN, AND CONDITION CONTINUED. SHUT RT ENGINE DOWN, AND RETURN TO KSDF. MX INSPECTED THE RT WING LE AREA, AND FOUND NO INDICATION OF OVERHEAT, BLEED AIR LEAKS, OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WING OVERHEAT Aug 31, 2005 · N228A · Beech H18 · Overheat Detection
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Harris Aerial H180 registered aircraftRegistry code 06101SF
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