Aircraft Description
Model Year
1947
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
D18S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE1818 (piston)
Cruise Speed
165 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 6, 2016
Registered Owner
Name
AMERICAN AIRPOWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSEUM
Address
PO BOX 764769
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
Texas75376-4769
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50301446
Mode S Code (Hex)
A18326
Additional Details
Registration
N197L
Serial Number
A-361
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00363040
Last Known Position
Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 15:11:53)
Airport
—
Latitude
30.466003
Longitude
-95.381685
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-03-15 01:32:20 UTC