1963 BEECHCRAFT MODEL 18

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:1629

Engine 1 Time:534 SMOH

Engine 2 Time:66 SMOH

Prop 1 Time:534 SMOH

Prop 2 Time:1632 SMOH

Useful Load:32845 lb

Condition:Used

Year Painted:1970

Interior Year:1970

Flight Rules:BTH

# of Seats:7

Additional Classifications

Detailed Description

Show stopping 1963 Beech 18 Tradewind is now ready for a new owner.  This is a "2XL Baron", with a 3,284 LB useful load, 202 gallons of fuel and club seating for 5 passengers.  The Tradewind conversion allowed for higher maximum takeoff weight, greater range, and increased speed. This made the Beech 18 more competitive for cargo operations, passenger transport. This conversion breathed new life into a legendary airframe, allowing it to stay relevant long after its original production.  Expect someone to come ask about the airplane at every stop.

Avionics / Equipment

2 pilot and co-pilot intercom 
GNS 430W
Narco nav/comm 2
GTX 327 Transponder 
GDL 82
Original King 3 axis auto pilot still works

Airframe

Aircraft Highlights

 	Tradewind Conversion
 	Volpar tricycle gear
 	Single straight tail
 	10,200 MTOW 
 	GTN 430w 
 	GTX 327
 	GDL 82 ads-b out
 	202 gallon fuel capacity 
 	3,284.5 LB Useful Load
 	2,072.5 LB UL with full fuel
 	Oil/engine preheater 
 	Engine cowl covers/blankets 
 	Propeller shipping boxes 
 	Heater replaced recently 
 	Approx 180KTAS @ 10,500 (40gph) 
 	No known damage history 

Log books and more pictures can be viewed here:
https://oncenterline.net/aircraft/1963-beech-18-tradewind/

Engines / Mods / Prop

Pratt & Whitney R985
SMOH (L): 534
SMOH (R): 66 

Hamilton Standard 2-blade polished 

SPOH (L): 534
SPOH (R): 1632
5-year AD complied with in 2021

Interior / Exterior

Interior - Orange velour seats with dark brown and orange accents.

Exterior - Beige with orange and brown accents

Remarks

Hangared at KBJC
Compete logbook history starting with Tradewind conversion 
Oil Samples available for both engines.
Lots of spare parts available!
Lots of old avionics available.
Spare auto pilot servos available. 
Towbar and John Dear tug/plow can be included at listed price.