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Beechcraft H18

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The Beechcraft H18 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 H18 specifications

ManufacturerBeechcraft
ModelH18
Aircraft typeTwin-engine cabin piston aircraft
Seats11
Landing gearRetractable conventional (tailwheel)
CertificationFAA A-765

Beechcraft H18 weights and capacities

Maximum takeoff weight9,900 lb

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

Beechcraft H18 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 H18 history and development

Beechcraft H18 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 9,900 lb maximum takeoff weight and 318 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 H18 fuel capacity

Standard usable fuel: 318 U.S. gallons. A-765 contains optional tanks and increased-weight configurations; this is the section-level baseline.

Beechcraft H18 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 H18 weight and balance

Maximum takeoff weight: 9,900 lb. A-765 lists nose/rear/wing baggage stations by model and equipment configuration. The represented baseline maximum takeoff weight is 9,900 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 H18 calculator.

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

Beechcraft H18 frequently asked questions

What engine does the Beechcraft H18 use?

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

What is the maximum takeoff weight of the Beechcraft H18?

The represented maximum takeoff weight is 9,900 lb.

How much usable fuel does the Beechcraft H18 carry?

The represented standard usable fuel capacity is 318 U.S. gallons.

Reference sources

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

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