YAKOVLEV Yak-18T Model Guide
YAKOVLEV Yak-18T · Model Guide
Overview
The YAKOVLEV Yak-18T is a four-seat, single-engine piston aircraft with retractable gear and a variable-pitch propeller. It was designed to train Aeroflot cadets and is now sold as an aerobatic-capable tourer. The source manual is an unofficial translation and is not approved by Yakovlev.
- Power is a 360 hp nine-cylinder M-14P radial. The manual calls the aircraft complex because of its retractable gear and variable-pitch propeller.
- Service ceiling is 16,730 ft, but with no oxygen system the manual limits flight to 13,120 ft.
- Standard fuel is two 25 gal main tanks. Extended tanks are a common touring modification.
- Service bulletin history is long. The manual's list says no mandatory bulletins have been issued after 1998.
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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
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 360
- Main tank capacity (gal) ·
- 25
- Service tank capacity (gal) ·
- 0.9
Performance
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 16,730
- Max permitted altitude (ft) ·
- 13,120
How many seats does the YAKOVLEV Yak-18T have?
The YAKOVLEV Yak-18T has a four-seat cabin. There are two adjustable front seats and a passenger couch in the second row. A baggage compartment sits behind and under the couch.
What engine does the YAKOVLEV Yak-18T use?
The YAKOVLEV Yak-18T uses a 360 hp nine-cylinder M-14P radial engine. The manual says it can be up-rated to 400 hp, and it runs on B-91/115 gasoline.
How high can the YAKOVLEV Yak-18T fly?
The YAKOVLEV Yak-18T has a service ceiling of 16,730 ft. With no oxygen system on board, the manual limits flight to 13,120 ft.
What is the YAKOVLEV Yak-18T Model Guide?
The YAKOVLEV Yak-18T Model Guide is a model guide for the YAKOVLEV Yak-18T, dated 2026.
What year was the YAKOVLEV Yak-18T Model Guide published?
The YAKOVLEV Yak-18T Model Guide — the YAKOVLEV Yak-18T model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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In this document
What you are buying
Wing and tail surfaces are fabric-covered over an all-metal frame, and the cabin has two car-type doors. Many airframes have been overhauled, often with custom paint, leather interiors and up-rated engines. Options include a 400 hp engine and a 3-blade MTV-9 propeller. The manual does not cover most of these modifications.
Systems and fuel
The fuel is B-91/115 gasoline. Fuel flows by gravity from two 25 gal main tanks to a 0.9 gal service tank, then to an engine-mounted pump. The propeller is a V530TA-D35 with an R-2 governor. The manual says it matches the propeller group of the Yak-52. The main air system also supplies the brakes and gear. If it fails, the emergency system does everything except start the M-14P.
Records and airworthiness
Ask for evidence of the Yakovlev service bulletins, including SB 032-DK (wing centre-section reinforcement) and SB 097-DK (centre-section skin cracks). Also ask whether SB 254-BD (ELT) and SB 116-DM (critical angle-of-attack warning) were done. Many bulletins are tied to Major Overhaul at a Yakovlev-certified facility, so check overhaul status.
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Safety notes
- Do not fly above 13,120 ft: the aircraft has no on-board oxygen system.
- The manual covers hydraulic lock on the radial engine before start. Ask how it is avoided on any aircraft you inspect.
- The manual is an unapproved translation and covers single-pilot checks only. Do not treat it as the definitive guide.
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Full document text
YAKOVLEV Yak-18T Model Guide The YAKOVLEV Yak-18T is a four-seat, single-engine piston aircraft with retractable gear and a variable-pitch propeller. It was designed to train Aeroflot cadets and is now sold as an aerobatic-capable tourer. The source manual is an unofficial translation and is not approved by Yakovlev. • Power is a 360 hp nine-cylinder M-14P radial. The manual calls the aircraft complex because of its retractable gear and variable-pitch propeller. • Service ceiling is 16,730 ft, but with no oxygen system the manual limits flight to 13,120 ft. • Standard fuel is two 25 gal main tanks. Extended tanks are a common touring modification. • Service bulletin history is long. The manual's list says no mandatory bulletins have been issued after 1998. What you are buying Wing and tail surfaces are fabric-covered over an all-metal frame, and the cabin has two car-type doors. Many airframes have been overhauled, often with custom paint, leather interiors and up-rated engines. Options include a 400 hp engine and a 3-blade MTV-9 propeller. The manual does not cover most of these modifications. Systems and fuel The fuel is B-91/115 gasoline. Fuel flows by gravity from two 25 gal main tanks to a 0.9 gal service tank, then to an engine-mounted pump. The propeller is a V530TA-D35 with an R-2 governor. The manual says it matches the propeller group of the Yak-52. The main air system also supplies the brakes and gear. If it fails, the emergency system does everything except start the M-14P. Records and airworthiness Ask for evidence of the Yakovlev service bulletins, including SB 032-DK (wing centre-section reinforcement) and SB 097-DK (centre-section skin cracks). Also ask whether SB 254-BD (ELT) and SB 116-DM (critical angle-of-attack warning) were done. Many bulletins are tied to Major Overhaul at a Yakovlev-certified facility, so check overhaul status. Safety notes: • Do not fly above 13,120 ft: the aircraft has no on-board oxygen system. • The manual covers hydraulic lock on the radial engine before start. Ask how it is avoided on any aircraft you inspect. • The manual is an unapproved translation and covers single-pilot checks only. Do not treat it as the definitive guide.