6 Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech for Sale – Used Planes

PlaneFox tracks 6 Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How far can a Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech fly?

A Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech flies about 1,000 nm, roughly 1,852 km, which is about 5 h 23 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech cost to own?

A Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech costs about EUR 8,726 a month to run, or about EUR 741 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech

How much does a Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech cost?

Used Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.

What is the price range for a used Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech?

Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.

How many Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech aircraft are for sale right now?

PlaneFox lists 6 Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.

Where can I find a Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech for sale?

Every Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech PlaneFox can see is on this page — 6 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Each listing links straight through to the seller.

What should I check when buying a used Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech?

On a used Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech

Aircraft overview

The Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech is a twin engine piston transport built by Beech Aircraft Corporation, with first flight in 1937 and production running from 1937 to 1969. It served as a business aircraft, light airliner, military trainer, utility transport and survey platform. More than 9,000 were produced across civil and military versions, making it one of the most widely used American twin engine aircraft of its era.

Performance & specifications

Performance depends strongly on variant, engine fit, fuel capacity and modifications. A typical D18S is powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engines rated at 450 hp each. Buyers commonly see cruise speeds around 170 to 190 knots, range commonly quoted near 1,000 nautical miles in long range configurations, a service ceiling around 20,000 feet and useful load often in the 3,000 lb class. Short field capability and rugged landing gear are part of the aircraft’s appeal, but operating costs reflect a vintage radial twin.

Cabin & avionics

The Model 18 usually seats two pilots and about 6 to 8 passengers in executive layouts, with some transport interiors configured for more. The cabin is narrow by modern standards, with a tailwheel stance that affects boarding attitude and ground handling. Noise, vibration and heating vary by restoration quality and insulation. Avionics are almost entirely retrofit driven. Typical panels may include Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, ADS-B equipment, modern audio panels, transponders, digital engine monitors and updated autopilots where installed. Factory integrated suites such as Garmin Perspective or G1000 are not typical for the Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech.

Buying & value

Market value is driven less by model year and more by airframe condition, engine times, propeller status, avionics, corrosion history, interior quality and documentation. Important inspection areas include wing structure, landing gear rigging, control cables, fuel system condition, fabric covered control surfaces, compliance with airworthiness directives and quality of any restoration work. Commonly encountered civil variants include the C18S, D18S, E18S, G18S and H18, along with former military C-45 aircraft converted for civil use. Upgrades can include Volpar tricycle gear conversions, cargo doors, camera ports, long range tanks and modern IFR avionics. In the used market it sits as a historic, capable radial twin suited to experienced owners rather than a low maintenance modern commuter aircraft.

6 Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Beech aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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