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The Beechcraft C18S (ICAO type BE18) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 3,900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 590 nm, a cruise speed of 183 knots, a service ceiling of 21,000 ft and seating for up to 6 across its variants.

Beechcraft C18S

Beechcraft C18S
BE18
Photo: Aeroprints.com · CC BY-SA 3.0
Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
3,900 kg
Range
590 nm
Seats
6
C18S
Beechcraft · C18S
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
19
Active
19
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
C18S
C18S
—3,900 kg590 nm183 kt6
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A-757 · Rev 28 · issued 2013-09-23

MTOW
3,563 kg
Seats
10 passengers
Fuel
780 L
Approved fuel80 octane aviation gasoline87 octane aviation gasoline
Engine

Two P&W Wasp Jr. SB, with one 4-1/2N and one 9N damper each. See Item 109 for optional engines.

Certification basis

Type Certificate No. 757 (CAR 4a) For items 601 and 602 only, CAR 03 (effective November 13, 1945) and paragraph 3.242 of CAR 3 (effective November 1, 1949) as amended by 3-14.

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Beechcraft C18S market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Beechcraft C18S fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

82 yearsmedian age

Of the 13 registered Beechcraft C18S with a known build year (68% of the 19 we track), the median age is 82 years.

Registration activity

1changed registration in 12 months

1 of the 19 registered Beechcraft C18S we track changed registration in the last 12 months, across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

C18S — frequently asked
What is the range of the Beechcraft C18S?

The Beechcraft C18S has a maximum range of 590 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Beechcraft C18S carry?

The Beechcraft C18S seats up to 6 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Beechcraft C18S?

The Beechcraft C18S's maximum take-off weight is 3,900 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Beechcraft C18S?

The Beechcraft C18S's ICAO type designator is BE18.

How many Beechcraft C18S aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 19 registered Beechcraft C18S airframes worldwide.