Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
BEECH D18S
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · P&W R-985 SERIES
Registered
55
Year Range
1943–1966
NTSB Events
8
Airworthiness Directives
12
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered BEECH D18S aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 16.4% 9
- CA 10.9% 6
- WY 7.3% 4
- NV 5.5% 3
- MN 5.5% 3
- GA 5.5% 3
- DE 3.6% 2
- WI 3.6% 2
- ID 3.6% 2
- FL 3.6% 2
+16 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1940s 43.6% 24
- 1950s 29.1% 16
- 1960s 1.8% 1
- Unknown 25.5% 14
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving BEECH D18S aircraft
8 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 8.
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Oct 1, 1992
N90460BROOKSTON, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 4, 1978
N42CTOPEKA, Kansas
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 3, 1978
N21CASANTA ANA, California
NTSB Docket → -
May 23, 1976
N80036TOMBALL, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 6, 1971
N21CASAN PEDRO, California Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 6, 1969
N2913BKENNA, West Virginia
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 22, 1967
N103GTUCUMCARI, New Mexico
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 29, 1965
N79AGCOLUMBUS, Ohio
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to BEECH D18S
12 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 12.
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Mar 31, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Meggitt (Troy), Inc. Combustion Heaters
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 81-09-09 for certain Meggitt (Troy), Inc. (previously known as Stewart Warner South Wind Corporation and as Stewart Warner South Wind Division) Model Series (to include all the variants) 921, 930, 937, 940, 944, 945, 977, 978, 979, 8240, 8253, 8259, and 8472 combustion h…
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Nov 3, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Meggitt (Troy), Inc. Combustion Heaters
We are revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for certain Meggitt (Troy), Inc. (previously known as Stewart Warner South Wind Corporation and as Stewart Warner South Wind Division) Model Series (to include all the variants) 921, 930, 937, 940, 944, 945, 977, 978, 979, 8240, 8253, 8259, and 8472 combustion hea…
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Jul 20, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 Series Turboprop Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 series turboprop engines with certain part numbers of Woodward fuel control unit (FCU) assemblies installed. This AD requires initial and repetitive dimensional inspections of the fuel control drive, for wear or damage. This…
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Jul 5, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 Series Turboprop, and TSE331-3U Model Turboshaft Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 series turboprop, and TSE331-3U model turboshaft engines. This AD requires implementing a new flight cycle counting method for first, second, and third-stage turbine rotors used in aircraft that make multiple takeoff…
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Mar 8, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 Series Turboprop Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 series turboprop engines with certain part numbers of Woodward fuel control assemblies installed. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive dimensional inspections of the splines between the fuel pump and f…
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Feb 23, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 Series Turboprop, and TSE331-3U Model Turboshaft Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 series turboprop, and TSE331-3U model turboshaft engines. This proposed AD would require implementing a new flight cycle counting method for first, second, and third-stage turbine rotors used in aircraft that m…
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Sep 9, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" propeller de- icers, part numbers P4E1188 series, P4E1601 series, P4E2200 series, P4E2271-10, P4E2575-7, P4E2575-10, P4E2598-10, P5855BSW, P6199SW, P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975-11, installed. This AD requires i…
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Sep 9, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers. This AD requires inspecting the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. This AD results from two events where a "Z- shank" blade failed and separated and the results o…
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Apr 6, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" propeller de- icers, part numbers P4E1188 series, P4E1601 series, P4E2200 series, P4E2271-10, P4E2575-7, P4E2575-10, P4E2598-10, P5855BSW, P6199SW, P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975-11, installed. This propose…
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Dec 29, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers. This proposed AD would require inspecting the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. This proposed AD results from two events where a "Z-shank" blade failed and…
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Mar 5, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 50, 55, 56, 58, 58P, 58TC, 60, 65, 70, 76, 77, 80, 88, and 95 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 50, 55, 56, 58, 58P, 58TC, 60, 65, 70, 76, 77, 80, 88, and 95 series airplanes. This AD requires installing a placard on the fuel tank selector to w…
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Oct 9, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 50, 55, 56, 58, 58P, 58TC, 60, 65, 70, 76, 77, 80, 88, and 95 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 50, 55, 56, 58, 58P, 58TC, 60, 65, 70, 76, 77, 80, 88, and 95 series airplanes. The proposed AD would require installing a placard on…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for BEECH D18S
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A-765 Historical Rev 78 · 11/27/2017
Textron Aviation Inc.
Models: 3NM, TC-45G, 3N, G18S + 15 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for BEECH D18S
12 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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02/22/2007
STC SA1512WE (1 OF 2)
Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1.
K S Avionics Inc
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02/22/2007
STC SA1512WE (1 OF 2)
Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1.
K S Avionics Inc
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10/06/2006
STC SA24CE
Oval passenger windows.
Staggerwing Museum Foundation Inc.
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10/06/2006
STC SA3-732
Full-view passenger window.
Staggerwing Museum Foundation Inc.
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07/08/2005
STC SA00680SE (1 OF 6
Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.
Electronics International Inc.
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03/10/1999
STC SA00680SE (1 OF 6
Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.
Electronics International
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12/10/1997
STC SA00749AT
Modification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent)
Aero Trim, Inc
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03/31/1997
STC SA8075SW (PAGE 1)
Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER)
Razorback Fabrics Inc
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04/07/1994
STC SA7965SW
Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.
Air Tech Coatings
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02/26/1990
STC SA24CE
Oval passenger windows.
Aviation Fabricators Inc
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02/26/1990
STC SA3-732
Full-view passenger window.
Aviation Fabricators Inc
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08/19/1980
STC SA4-1210
Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.
Ceconite, Inc
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for BEECH D18S
3 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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213045#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8665C5FF105A25D4862573CA00593327.0001##
Synchronizer Kits
Woodward Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
210362#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/750490960F9AF364862573CA005940D5.0001##
PROPELLER UNFEATHERING ACCUMULATOR KITS
Woodward Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
210384#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/166EE75DE63EB8AC862573CA00594139.0001##
PROPELLER UNFEATHERING ACCUMULATOR KITS
Woodward Inc replaces -
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for BEECH D18S
Advisory Circulars
ACs whose subject explicitly mentions BEECH or D18S.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 55 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N103G | TX | 1950 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1140 | DE | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N118DJ | NV | 1943 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N121SC | CA | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N127ML | WI | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N145AZ | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1801D | MN | 1952 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1828D | NV | 1952 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N197L | TX | 1947 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N21CA | OH | 1946 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N223CM | GA | 1952 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2913B | DE | 1953 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N30G | MO | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3111 | MN | 1953 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N33JP | ID | 1954 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3500B | FL | 1953 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3532B | SC | 1954 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N411J | IA | 1953 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N41289 | GA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N412K | OK | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N42114 | OR | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N42C | CT | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4356G | MT | 1951 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N43927 | WY | 1945 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N44607 | AR | 1945 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N44638 | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4477 | TN | 1952 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4DH | MD | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N52DN | FL | 1952 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5804C | OR | 1951 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5QQ | CA | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N62936 | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N649B | CO | 1948 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N651B | KS | 1949 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6623 | CA | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6BA | MN | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N70GA | TX | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N70WW | AK | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N73548 | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N75JC | GA | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N79AG | TX | 1952 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N80036 | TN | 1946 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N80152 | NV | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N80197 | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N80373 | WY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N80388 | UT | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N843TB | NY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N868L | WY | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N90460 | CA | 1958 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N90502 | TX | 1947 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N90552 | ID | 1948 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N90628 | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N908 | AR | 1945 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N94H | WI | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N96240 | WY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →