Yak-18A Aircraft

Aircraft Type:	Yak-18A, Rare 2-seat training aerobatic aircraft. 260hp AI-14 9-cylinder radial engine, V530TA-D35 two-blade wooden variable pitch propeller and retractable undercarriage. Braking, starting and flap system is operated by pneumatic air.
Original Manufacturer:	Kharkov Aviation Facory, U.S.S.R	Style:	Retro
Aircraft Category:	2-seat Pilot Trainer Aerobatic	Performance:	Max. speed 254km/h, Cruise 195km/h, Landing/take-off distance 215/250m

The Yak-18A aircraft is now somewhat of a rare sight in the skies. This two-seat pilot training aircraft has dihedral wings like the Yak-18T but has a fuselage similar to the Yak-52. This aircraft inspired the creation of the Nanchang and exhibits similar characteristics of stability to that of the 18T.

Today, the 18A is far from common and is considered as a 'retro' aircraft. It differs from the Yak-52 in engine power and whereas the Yak-52 was designed as an aerobatics aircraft, the 18A was designed as a training aircraft.

If you are looking for something special but with a less raw aerobatic nature and fully overhauled to your scheme, then the Yak-18A could be the right option for you. Unlike Yak-52's and 18T's the 18A is unlikely to have any service bulletins incorporated into the overhaul work, so make sure that everything is scrutinized in detail.

Yak-18A Aircraft for Sale

We have just one Yak-18A for sale in pre-overhaul condition. See the details below and contact us for more information on the schedule of availability.

Yak-18A, 1957, Retro, Pre-overhaul, Based Ukraine

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Yak-18A For Sale

We have one Yak-18A aircraft, 1957 (nearing the end of factory production) pending client specification for a full overhaul. The overhaul will be complete, stripping the aircraft back to the raw airframe. It is currently situated in Kharkov, Ukraine and will be fitted with extended wing fuel tanks, new flexible hoses and lifed items. Its AI-14 9-cylinder radial engine will receive a full overhaul and a new V530TA-D35 propeller and spinner will be fitted. New ceconite and paint scheme will be entirely to your choice. To be supplied with: log books, tool box, covers, 2 quality Western headsets, 2 parachutes, Western manual hard-copy and MS Word format.

Basic Aircraft Specification

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Year of manufacture:	1957, TTSN 754 hrs	Total Time:	SMOH: 754 hrs
Engine Year & Type:	1960, AI-14 260hp 9-cylinder radial	Engine Weight:	214kg (471lbs)
Engine Time:	TTSN: 300 hrs	Engine SMOH:	Supplied as: 0 hrs
Propeller Year & Type:	1985, New V530TA-D35	Propeller Time:	0 hrs
Fuel Type:	AvGas	Fuel capacity:	*230 litres (up from standard 100 litres)
Pilots/Instructors:	1/1	Category/Avionics:	Aerobatic Pilot Trainer, VFR
Duration:	*5 hrs (up from 2.4/2.5 hrs)	Range:	*800km (up from ~400km)
Take-off run:	*215m, ~710ft	Landing distance:	*250m, ~825ft

Yak 18A Reg: TBA, $68,000

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