1945 Beechcraft Model 18 for sale

1945 Beechcraft Model 18

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$259,000Overpriced
Location Tupelo, MS
Total Time 7,145 hrs
Engine SMOH 806 hrs
Seats 9
Serial # 9365
Reg # N7185
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics/Radios: GARMIN COMM/NAV/GS/GPS GNS 530 #1 GARMIN COMM/NAV/GS/GPS GNS-430 #2 GARMIN COMM/NAV/GS/GPS GARMIN Aera 540 portable GPS Century HSI GARMIN GI-106A VOR/ILS/GPS Indicator GARMIN GA-56 GPS Antenna (2) Audio Panel/Receiver PS Engineering PMA8000BT Audio Panel/Marker Beacon/Intercom Century 2000 Auto Pilot Control System GARMIN GTX 330 ADBS Transpon

Description

N7185 N7185 Equipment List Year 1952 Manufacturer Beech Model 3NM Price $295,000 Location Tupelo, Mississippi Condition USED Serial Number CA-104 Registration Number N7185 Total Time 7145.3 Overhaul Right Engine SMOH: 806.9; Left Engine SMOH: 806.9 Flight Rules IFR Number Of Seats 6 Place Executive Interior Detailed Description Airframe: 7145.3 Hours Total Time. Currently Southeast US Based. Engine Specs: Right Engine: Pratt Whitney; Model #R-985-14B; Serial #9365 806.9 SMOH By Covington Left Engine: Pratt Whitney; Model #R-985-14B; Serial #P226427 806.9 SMOH By Covington Prop(s): Right Prop: Hamilton Standard Model #22D30-313 Serial #N-184396 SPOH 317.3 AD 81-13-06 complied 7/22 Next due 8/27 Left Prop: Hamilton Standard Model #22D30-313 Serial #160248 SPOH 317.3 AD 81-13-06 complied 7/22 Next due 8/27 N7185 Avionics/Radios: GARMIN COMM/NAV/GS/GPS GNS 530 #1 GARMIN COMM/NAV/GS/GPS GNS-430 #2 GARMIN COMM/NAV/GS/GPS GARMIN Aera 540 portable GPS Century HSI GARMIN GI-106A VOR/ILS/GPS Indicator GARMIN GA-56 GPS Antenna (2) Audio Panel/Receiver PS Engineering PMA8000BT Audio Panel/Marker Beacon/Intercom Century 2000 Auto Pilot Control System GARMIN GTX 330 ADBS Transponder. Shadin fuel flow and totalizer Additional Equipment Information: Wing Strobes Avionics Master External Power Receptacle Exterior: Special paint design honoring all those who served at El Toro in the following colors: Overall: Desoto White F17865 Charcoal A07981 Twilight Blue A08032 Silver Metallic R06075 Always Hangared Rated 8/10 Interior: Creme leather on Three Chairs and three place couch. With Matching Side Panels and Carpets Very Clean Condition. Rated 8/10 Outside; 6/10 Inside Additional Information: N7185 Weight and Balance CG 105 Empty Weight 5903 pounds Annual Inspection Last Performed October 1, 2025 Compressions at the Last Inspection Right Engine: Cyl 1 = 76/80. Cyl 2 = 76/80. Cyl 3 = 80/80. Cyl 4= 64/80. Cyl 5 = 80/80. Cyl 6 = 80/80. Cyl 7 = 80/80. Cyl 8 = 72/80. Cyl 9 = 80/80. Pitot/Static/Altimeter Certification Preformed: June 4, 2024 Next Due: July 2026 Left Engine: Cyl 1 = 75/80. Cyl 2 = 80/80. Cyl 3 = 77/80. Cyl 4= 76/80. Cyl 5 = 77/80. Cyl 6 = 80/80. Cyl 7 = 75/80. Cyl 8 = 76/80. Cyl 9 = 78/80. Pitot/Static/Altimeter Certification Preformed: June 4, 2024 Next Due: July 2026 Modifications/Conversions: 80 Gallon Nose Tank 200 gallon standard beech fuel system 76 gallon(2) front tank and 25(2) gallon rear tanks. 280 Gallon total fuel capacity Wing spar AD complied in 2017 at AFTT 6339 due again at AFTT 7899

Engine

Pratt and Whitney R985 450 HP Overhaul by Covinginton Engine Specs: Right Engine: Pratt Whitney; Model #R-985-14B; Serial #9365 806.9 SMOH By Covington Left Engine: Pratt Whitney; Model #R-985-14B; Serial #P226427 806.9 SMOH By Covington Compressions at the Last Inspection Right Engine: Cyl 1 = 76/80. Cyl 2 = 76/80. Cyl 3 = 80/80. Cyl 4= 64/80. Cyl 5 = 80/80. Cyl 6 = 80/80. Cyl 7 = 80/80. Cyl 8 = 72/80. Cyl 9 = 80/80. Pitot/Static/Altimeter Certification Preformed: June 4, 2024 Next Due: July 2026 Left Engine: Cyl 1 = 75/80. Cyl 2 = 80/80. Cyl 3 = 77/80. Cyl 4= 76/80. Cyl 5 = 77/80. Cyl 6 = 80/80. Cyl 7 = 75/80. Cyl 8 = 76/80. Cyl 9 = 78/80

Interior

US Marine Paint scheme Orange white and Black

Exterior

Special paint design honoring all those who served at El Toro in the following colors: Overall: Desoto White F17865 Charcoal A07981 Twilight Blue A08032 Silver Metallic R06075 Always Hangared Rated 8/10 Interior: Creme leather on Three Chairs and three place couch

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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About This Beechcraft Model 18

This 1945 Beechcraft Model 18 (N7185) is a 9-seat multi engine piston with 7,145 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 Model 18 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $75,000 to $490,405. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $259,000.

The Model 18 cruises at 180 kts (333 km/h) with a range of 800 nm (1,482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,145 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Model 18 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
9
Cruise Speed
180 kts (333 km/h)
Range
800 nm (1,482 km)
Useful Load
2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
Horsepower
450 HP
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N7185.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Tupelo, MS

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N7185 against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$289,000
Range: $289,000 — $289,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-10%
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