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The Mooney M-18 (ICAO type MITE) has a maximum take-off weight of 1,000 kg. It offers a cruise speed of 109 knots, a service ceiling of 19,500 ft and seating for up to 1 across its variants.

Mooney M-18

Mooney M-18
MITE
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Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
1,000 kg
Range
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Seats
1
M-18
Mooney · M-18
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
103
Active
102
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

Comparable listings

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$129,900
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
M-18C
M-18C
—1,000 kg—109 kt—
M-18C 55
M-18C 55
—1,000 kg—109 kt—
M-18L
M-18L
—1,000 kg—109 kt—
M-18LA
M-18LA
—1,000 kg—109 kt—
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A-803 · Rev 19

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-803), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

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

Mooney M-18 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Mooney M-18 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

74 yearsmedian age

Of the 86 registered Mooney M-18 with a known build year (83% of the 103 we track), the median age is 74 years.

Registration activity

1changed registration in 12 months

1 of the 103 registered Mooney M-18 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Mooney M-18 manuals & documents

5 documents for the Mooney M-18 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Flight Manual · Service Bulletins · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Pilot's Operating Handbook for Mooney M18 Mite

This document serves as the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Mooney M18 Mite, a light aircraft designed for general aviation. It provides essential information for pilots regarding the operation, performance, and safety of the aircraft. The handbook includes detailed specifications, operating procedures, and guidelines to ensure safe and efficient flight operations. It is intended for both experienced pilots and those new to the Mooney M18 Mite, offering insights into the aircraft's systems and performance characteristics.

  • Wingspan: 32 ft
  • Length: 22 ft
  • Max Takeoff Weight: 1,150 lbs
  • Cruise Speed: 100 knots
  • Stall Speed: 50 knots

Summary written by AI from the source document. Check the original before relying on it. See which parts of Sprinkle are written by AI.

Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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M-18 — frequently asked
How many people can the Mooney M-18 carry?

The Mooney M-18 seats up to 1 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Mooney M-18?

The Mooney M-18's maximum take-off weight is 1,000 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Mooney M-18?

The Mooney M-18's ICAO type designator is MITE.

How many Mooney M-18 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 103 registered Mooney M-18 airframes worldwide.