Mooney M18 Mite Model Guide
Mooney M18 Mite · Model Guide
Overview
The Mooney M18 Mite is a single-seat, single-engine piston airplane built from 1947 to 1955. The M-18C is certified in the Normal Category with a 65 HP Continental A-65 engine and a small 9.6 gallon usable fuel tank. Its wing and fuselage use wood and glue joints, so structural inspection history matters most when buying.
- Single seat. The M-18C has an 850 lbs maximum weight and a 65 HP Continental A-65-8 or A-65-12 limited to 2300 RPM.
- Never-exceed speed is 143 MPH. Gear-extended, gear-operating and hatch-open speeds are 109 MPH. Maneuvering speed is 107 MPH.
- Wood and glue joint deterioration in the wing and fuselage drives repeat AD inspections (AD 79-18-07, AD 79-11-05 R1).
- Standard fuel is 9.6 gallons usable. Supplements approve other tank setups, up to 19.5 gallons usable with an auxiliary tank.
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Document
Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 48 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 65
- Max baggage (lb) ·
- 75
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 9.6
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 850
V-speeds
- MANEUVERING_MPH ·
- 107
- NEVER_EXCEED_MPH ·
- 143
- MAX_HATCH_OPEN_MPH ·
- 109
- MAX_GEAR_EXTENDED_MPH ·
- 109
- MAX_STRUCTURAL_CRUISE_MPH ·
- 114
Weight & balance
- Mac (in) ·
- 43.9
- Max weight (lb) ·
- 850
- Max baggage (lb) ·
- 75
- Cg aft limit (in) ·
- 34.4
- Cg forward limit (in) ·
- 31.1
How many people can the Mooney M18 Mite carry?
The Mooney M18 Mite is a single-seat airplane. The M-18C has an 850 lbs maximum weight and carries 75 lbs of baggage in the standard setup, or 40 lbs with a battery.
What is the main inspection concern on the Mooney M18 Mite?
The Mooney M18 Mite has wood wing and fuselage structure. AD 79-18-07 and AD 79-11-05 R1 address glue joint and wood deterioration. The approved alternate method calls for repeating inspections every 12 months.
What engine options exist for the Mooney M18 Mite?
The Mooney M18 Mite M-18C uses a 65 HP Continental A-65-8 or A-65-12. The M-18C 55 can have a Continental C85-12 (85 hp) under STC SA3-483, which limits empty weight to 631 lb.
Which models does the air-oil separator STC list for the Mooney M18 Mite?
For the Mooney M18 Mite, STC SA02033AT (air-oil separator) lists the M18-L, M18-C, M18-LA and M18-C55 as eligible. Check that the installation is documented in the aircraft records.
What is the Mooney M18 Mite Model Guide?
The Mooney M18 Mite Model Guide is a model guide for the Mooney M18 Mite, dated 2026.
What year was the Mooney M18 Mite Model Guide published?
The Mooney M18 Mite Model Guide — the Mooney M18 Mite model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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In this document
Engine, fuel and tank options
The M-18C uses a Continental A-65-8 or A-65-12 (65 HP, 2300 RPM) with a Flottorp 65A60 to 65A64 propeller and 80 minimum octane fuel. The standard fuselage tank holds 9.6 gallons usable. Approved alternates are a 15.5 gallon tank (11.4 usable) and a 13.5 gallon tank (13.5 usable). A wing-baggage auxiliary tank adds 6.0 gallons usable, hand-pumped, with no gauge on the later installations.
Loading, baggage and performance
Published performance is for 850 lbs on level paved runways, with a 68 MPH TIAS takeoff climb speed and flaps up for takeoff. Baggage is limited to 75 lbs standard and 40 lbs with a battery. With the auxiliary tank, use the aft compartment only. A wind-driven generator cuts normal climb by 170 ft/min and balked-landing climb by 132 ft/min. It also adds 95 ft to takeoff distance at sea level and 185 ft at 6000 ft.
C85-12 engine conversion (STC SA3-483)
STC SA3-483 installs a Continental C85-12 (85 hp, 2575 rpm) on the M-18C 55. The auxiliary fuel system is removed and usable fuel is 9.0 gallons. Placards read maximum pilot weight 155 pounds and no baggage. Empty weight must not exceed 631 lb. The starter is removed, and an electric boost pump is used if fuel pressure drops.
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Safety notes
- AD 79-18-07 and AD 79-11-05 R1 cover wood and glue joint deterioration. The AMOC requires repeat inspections every 12 months. Use inspectors experienced in wood aircraft.
- Inspect the wing spars, wing-to-fuselage joint, fuselage bottom between stations 29.0 and 35.5, and drain holes for rot, water stains and glue separation.
- No acrobatic maneuvers or spins are approved and no inverted maneuvers. Maximum positive load factor is 3.8 G with flaps up.
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Full document text
Mooney M18 Mite Model Guide The Mooney M18 Mite is a single-seat, single-engine piston airplane built from 1947 to 1955. The M-18C is certified in the Normal Category with a 65 HP Continental A-65 engine and a small 9.6 gallon usable fuel tank. Its wing and fuselage use wood and glue joints, so structural inspection history matters most when buying. • Single seat. The M-18C has an 850 lbs maximum weight and a 65 HP Continental A-65-8 or A-65-12 limited to 2300 RPM. • Never-exceed speed is 143 MPH. Gear-extended, gear-operating and hatch-open speeds are 109 MPH. Maneuvering speed is 107 MPH. • Wood and glue joint deterioration in the wing and fuselage drives repeat AD inspections (AD 79-18-07, AD 79-11-05 R1). • Standard fuel is 9.6 gallons usable. Supplements approve other tank setups, up to 19.5 gallons usable with an auxiliary tank. Engine, fuel and tank options The M-18C uses a Continental A-65-8 or A-65-12 (65 HP, 2300 RPM) with a Flottorp 65A60 to 65A64 propeller and 80 minimum octane fuel. The standard fuselage tank holds 9.6 gallons usable. Approved alternates are a 15.5 gallon tank (11.4 usable) and a 13.5 gallon tank (13.5 usable). A wing-baggage auxiliary tank adds 6.0 gallons usable, hand-pumped, with no gauge on the later installations. Loading, baggage and performance Published performance is for 850 lbs on level paved runways, with a 68 MPH TIAS takeoff climb speed and flaps up for takeoff. Baggage is limited to 75 lbs standard and 40 lbs with a battery. With the auxiliary tank, use the aft compartment only. A wind-driven generator cuts normal climb by 170 ft/min and balked-landing climb by 132 ft/min. It also adds 95 ft to takeoff distance at sea level and 185 ft at 6000 ft. C85-12 engine conversion (STC SA3-483) STC SA3-483 installs a Continental C85-12 (85 hp, 2575 rpm) on the M-18C 55. The auxiliary fuel system is removed and usable fuel is 9.0 gallons. Placards read maximum pilot weight 155 pounds and no baggage. Empty weight must not exceed 631 lb. The starter is removed, and an electric boost pump is used if fuel pressure drops. Safety notes: • AD 79-18-07 and AD 79-11-05 R1 cover wood and glue joint deterioration. The AMOC requires repeat inspections every 12 months. Use inspectors experienced in wood aircraft. • Inspect the wing spars, wing-to-fuselage joint, fuselage bottom between stations 29.0 and 35.5, and drain holes for rot, water stains and glue separation. • No acrobatic maneuvers or spins are approved and no inverted maneuvers. Maximum positive load factor is 3.8 G with flaps up.