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1945 BEECHCRAFT D18S
Starts from the median asking price of 18 comparable Multi-Engine Piston listings ($406,619), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -6,229 hr vs comps +12.5%
- Engine time -61 hr vs comps +0.9%
- Modern GPS navigator (39% of comps) +8.5%
- ADS-B (44% of comps) +1.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft D18S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 6,000 hrs |
| Engine time | 200 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
Description
Aircraft is in excellent condition with just 6,000 hours T.T. One of the best setup for serious long distance travel of any Beech 18 today. PERFORMANCE & ENDURANCE Flight plan for 165 kt cruise @ 30", or 145 kt economy cruise @ 28". Carries 660 USG internal fuel in 8 tanks to provide an economy cruise duration of 16 hours at 145 kts giving 'dry-tanks' range of 2,400 NM. Has plus auxiliary oil tank, 9 USG with manual and electric pumps. ALSO INCLUDES.... Spares include eight x overhauled cylinders; properly NDT’d main wheel assy etc. Also, additional 100 USG ferry tank. PERHAPS THE BEST EQUIPPED BEECH 18 ANYWHERE, THIS AIRCRAFT IS FULLY COMPLIANT AND IFR. Aircraft Type - Specifications Wingspan: 14.5 m (47 ft 7 in) Length: 10.4 m (33 ft 11½ in) Height: 2.8 m (9 ft 2½ in) Wing area: 32.4 m² (349 sq ft) Max speed: 362 km/h (225 mph) Max cruising speed: 340 km/h (211 mph) Economical cruising speed at 1,524 m (5,000 ft): 257 km/h (160 mph) Initial rate of climb: 363 m/min (1,190 ft/min) Service ceiling: 7,925 m (26,000 ft) Max range: 1,931 km (1,200 miles) Empty weight: 2,624 kg (5,785 lb) Loaded weight: 4,082 kg (9,000 lb) Power Plant: Two 336 kw (450 hp) Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-B5 nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engines
Avionics
Garmin 530 Waas GPS / Nav / com. Garmin transponder with ADSB in/out Garmin audio box Collins #2 Nav / com HF comms Digital AGT Digital fuel flow Digital CHT
Recommended avionics upgrades
The GTN 750Xi is the upgrade from the GNS 530 — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1945 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | D18S |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,000 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY R-985 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 200 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1200 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY R-985 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 200 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1200 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 530 Waas GPS / Nav / com. Garmin transponder with ADSB in/out Garmin audio box Collins #2 Nav / com HF comms Digital AGT Digital fuel flow Digital CHT |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft D18S Twin Beech
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft D18S Twin Beech (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 632 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 183 kts · 211 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1405.0 / 1250.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The D18S Twin Beech seats up to 9 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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