# Mooney M-18C 55 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5870104 - Manufacturer (registry): MOONEY - Model: M-18C 55 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 103 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-803](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-803) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Mooney Mite Aircraft Corporation - Registered aircraft: 12 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m-18c-55 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 79-11-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-11-05-R1): Wood Deterioration · Mooney Mite M-18C, M-18C 55, M-18L and 1 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981 - [AD 79-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-18-07): Wood Deterioration · Mooney Mite M-18C, M-18C 55, M-18L and 1 more. Effective Sep 3, 1979 - [AD 59-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-22-03): Empennage · Mooney Mite M-18C, M-18C 55, M-18L and 1 more - [AD 53-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-17-01): Control Stick Boot · Mooney Mite M-18C, M-18C 55, M-18L and 1 more - [AD 51-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-03-01): Fuel Line Rework · Mooney Mite M-18C, M-18C 55, M-18L and 1 more ## Registered aircraft (12) - [N201MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N201MM): [Harms Karen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARMS%20KAREN), [Napa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Napa), built 1955, S/N 357 - [N4159](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4159): [Mackey International Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACKEY%20INTERNATIONAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1955, S/N 325 - [N4160](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4160): [Ramin Jeanette J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMIN%20JEANETTE%20J), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1955, S/N 326 - [N4168](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4168): [Url Todd R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/URL%20TODD%20R), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1955, S/N 333 - [N4169](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4169): [Vietnam Aviation Veterans Of Arizona](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VIETNAM%20AVIATION%20VETERANS%20OF%20ARIZONA), [Maricopa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Maricopa), built 1955, S/N 334 - [N4173](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4173): [Bone Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BONE%20ROBERT), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 1955, S/N 338 - [N4175](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4175): [Victor 5 Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VICTOR%205%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1958, S/N 340 - [N4179](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4179): [Pdk Ventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PDK%20VENTURES%20INC), [Dacula, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Dacula), built 1955, S/N 344 - [N4180](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4180): [Goodson Ray A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODSON%20RAY%20A), [Brackettville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brackettville), built 1955, S/N 345 - [N4181](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4181): [Victor 5 Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VICTOR%205%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), S/N 346 - [N4188](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4188): [Buenger Sam](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUENGER%20SAM), [Seabrook, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Seabrook), built 1955, S/N 353 - [N4189](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4189): [Pdk Ventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PDK%20VENTURES%20INC), [Dacula, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Dacula), built 1956, S/N 354 ## NTSB investigations (6) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR23LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA202), May 26, 2023: Mooney M-18C 55 (N201MM), Napa, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA67D0103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0103), Aug 21, 1966: Mooney M-18 (N4180), Easton, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC66A0147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0147), Jun 12, 1966: Mooney M-18C (N4170), Slate Run, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB ANC66D0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66D0031), Sep 8, 1965: Mooney M18C (N4186), Fairbanks, AK, destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X2862](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2862), Jul 16, 1964: Mooney M1855C (N4169), Philadelphia, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2770](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2770), Jul 11, 1964: Mooney MK18 (N4160), Medicine Lodge Ka, KS, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20230526008299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230526008299A), May 26, 2023: Mooney M-18C 55 (N201MM), Napa, CA, Substantial damage. On 05/25/2023 at approximately 1845 PST a 1955 Mooney M-18C-551 was involved in an accident that resulted in an off airport landing with substantial damage.… - [Incident 19850626035749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850626035749I), Jun 26, 1985: Mnmite M18C55 (N4169), Salinas, CA, Minor damage. Landed gear up after repeated calls from ATC warning about gear. Pilot could not hear radio, no retract check out. - [Incident 19810806066679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810806066679I), Aug 6, 1981: Mnmite M18C (N4180), Sugar Grove, IL, Minor damage. Za pilot met bad weather, made emergency landing. Forgot to extend landing gear. Broken prop damaged fuselage skin. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (47) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [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 SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [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 SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision. Universal Corporation - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics 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 SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA00071SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00071SE): Cockpit sun visor installation. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC - [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc - [STC SA866GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA866GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 mimimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA09470SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09470SC): Installation of Starter Indicator light system. Texas Skyways Inc - [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA4-302](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-302): Installation of BN-1 propeller spinner. ACS Products Co, Inc. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA308EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA): Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.). Alfred R Puccinelli - [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit. Rosemount Engineering Co. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA1350WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1350WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces with fiberglass cloth. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA1-615](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-615): Installation of Fram lube oil filter Model PB55-1. Fram Aerospace. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA1044WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1044WE): Continental A75-8 65 hp engine and McCauley 1B90-CM/6753 propeller. Aero Spec. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA2-1053](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-1053): Wing, fin and stabilizer structure reinforcements accomplished in accordance with Poplawski Drawing No. 23. A.H. Frank Poplawski - [STC SA1177WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1177WE): WECO carburetor temperature monitor. Winnen Richard P. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA4-1106](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1106): Ceconite 101 covering of wings, ailerons, rudder, elevators, horizontal and vertical stabilizers. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA4-840](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-840): Fabric replaced with glass cloth on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces. Air Fibre Inc. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA1-353](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-353): Delco Remy generator 1101899 and associated plastic cowling. George W Strattner - [STC SA3-483](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-483) (historical): Installation of Continental C85-12 engine. Sparks Donna R --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.