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Beechcraft E18S

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The Beechcraft E18S is a model in the Model 18 Twin Beech family. It is described here as a Twin-engine cabin piston aircraft. FAA type-certificate reference: A-765.

Beechcraft E18S specifications

ManufacturerBeechcraft
ModelE18S
Aircraft typeTwin-engine cabin piston aircraft
Seats10
Landing gearRetractable conventional (tailwheel)
CertificationFAA A-765

Beechcraft E18S weights and capacities

Maximum takeoff weight9,300 lb

A-765 lists nose/rear/wing baggage stations by model and equipment configuration.

Beechcraft E18S engine and configuration

EnginePratt & Whitney · R-985-AN-14B · 450 hp each

Fuel capacity and configuration

FuelA-765 contains optional tanks and increased-weight configurations; this is the section-level baseline.

Baggage and loading applicability

BaggageA-765 lists nose/rear/wing baggage stations by model and equipment configuration.

Beechcraft E18S history and development

Beechcraft E18S is a Twin Beech configuration covered by FAA Aircraft Specification A-765. The represented section uses two Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B engines, rated at up to 450 hp each, a 9,300 lb maximum takeoff weight and 275 U.S. gallons usable fuel. A-765 contains numerous optional engines, tanks, military conversions and gross-weight modifications, so the page preserves this as a configuration-specific baseline.

Beechcraft E18S fuel capacity

Standard usable fuel: 275 U.S. gallons. A-765 contains optional tanks and increased-weight configurations; this is the section-level baseline.

Beechcraft E18S model applicability and configuration

Match model designation, serial number and installed A-765 equipment items before applying these values. STCs can materially change engine, fuel and gross weight.

Beechcraft E18S weight and balance

Maximum takeoff weight: 9,300 lb. A-765 lists nose/rear/wing baggage stations by model and equipment configuration. The represented baseline maximum takeoff weight is 9,300 lb. Use the A-765 station data and current aircraft W&B record for operational loading. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Beechcraft E18S calculator.

Always verify aircraft applicability. Check the current POH or AFM, equipment list and weight and balance records for the individual aircraft.

Beechcraft E18S frequently asked questions

What engine does the Beechcraft E18S use?

The engine listed for this model is Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B.

What is the maximum takeoff weight of the Beechcraft E18S?

The represented maximum takeoff weight is 9,300 lb.

How much usable fuel does the Beechcraft E18S carry?

The represented standard usable fuel capacity is 275 U.S. gallons.

Reference sources

FAA: Aircraft Specification A-765, Revision 75 - Twin Beech

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