Yakovlev 18T Aircraft

Aircraft Type:	Yak-18T, 4-seat touring aerobatic aircraft with good STOL capability. 360hp 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:	Yakovlev, Smolensk, U.S.S.R	Popular options:	Completely overhauled, extended fuel tanks, leather interior, M-14PF/M-14R engine, MTV-9-260 propeller
Aircraft Category:	4-seat Touring Aerobatic	Performance:	Max. speed 300km/h, Cruise 200-220km/h, Landing/take-off distance 350m, Range 800nm, 48-50lph

The Yak 18T aircraft was initially designed for training Aeroflot pilot cadets. It was purposely designed and manufactured as a robust but flexible 4-seat touring aircraft with the added bonus of aerobatic capabilities. In recent times, many of these aircraft have been brought back to life via complete mechanical and cosmetic overhauls, with custom paint schemes, extended fuel and executive leather interior being the most common options. For these reasons, and many more, the Yak 18T is a serious contender for the pilot who wants both aerobatic capability and good touring capacity as opposed to one or the other!

Size: 62Kb

The 18T is certainly a worthy consideration, especially when value for money is a key factor in the decision to purchase a recently overhauled aircraft. The 18T is considered a complex aircraft - it has a 360hp 9-Cylinder M-14P radial engine with both Retractable Gear and Variable Pitch Propeller, clearly not your average Piper or Cessna. A lot of pilots are choosing these aircraft for their charisma and presence, let alone the unusual combination of combined touring and aerobatic capability. For a detailed look at this aircraft, an unofficial English version of the Yak 18T Flight Operations Manual is available in MS Word format.

Many modifications for the 18T are currently available. For example, the engine can be altered to deliver 400hp (M-14PF), 450hp (M-14R), the propeller can be exchanged for a 3-blade German MTV-9-260 or similar, the cockpit windows can be streamlined, the split-flap system can be replaced with a full wing-mounted multi-stage flap system, extended inverted fuel and oil systems, extended wing tip and extended wing tanks can also be fitted. However, expert advice is required when considering these modifications! Make sure you have the facts first; reliable information about the effects that some of these modifications can have on reliability and performance is still in great demand!

Yak-18T Aircraft for Sale

We have several Yak 18T's in both pre- and post-overhaul condition. See the details of those below and contact us for more information on current aircraft stock and the schedule of availability.

Wonderful, post-overhaul, low-time Yak-18T, 1980, Based U.K.

Low-time Yak-18T to be overhauled to Original Standard, 1980, Based Ukraine, Modifications Available

Pre-overhaul, low-time Yak-18T, 1980, Based Ukraine.

2 Ex-military Yak-18T's, Register interest now...

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Yak-18T For Sale

This is an absolutely outstanding Yak-18T, one of the best available today! It was fully overhauled in 2002 in Lithuania, fitted with 320 litres of fuel via factory installed extended wing fuel tanks, executive leather interior with sound dampening, new flexible hoses, lifed items, service bulletins included (unusual!), overhauled M-14P engine and V530TA-D35 propeller, new ceconite and paint scheme, cleared carpeted baggage compartment. To be supplied with: log books, tool box, covers, different overhead cockpit materials, 2 parachutes, 2 life jackets, Western manual hard-copy and MS Word format.

Now available in the U.K. on a Lithuanian Registration but this may be changed to Hungarian if required. LY-ARH is based at Staverton Airfield between Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Basic Aircraft Specification

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Year of manufacture:	1980, TTSN 900 hrs	Total Time:	TTSN: 900 hrs
Engine Year & Type:	1984, 360hp 9-cylinder radial	Engine Weight:	314kg (691lbs)
Engine Time:	TTSN: 137 hrs	Engine SMOH:	50 hrs
Propeller Year & Type:	1986, V530TA-D35	Propeller Time:	50 hrs, Propeller SMOH: 50 hrs
Fuel Type:	AvGas	Fuel capacity:	320 litres
Crew/passengers:	2/2	Category/Avionics:	Touring Aerobatic
Duration:	*5.5hrs + 45min reserve	Range:	*1,300km, 800m
Take-off run:	*350m, ~1200ft	Landing distance:	*350m, ~1200ft

Yak-18T, Reg: LY-ARH, $90,000

This pricing information is to be considered in conjunction with additional pricing conditions and is subject to change without notice. In all cases, Yak-Aviation.com will supply a quote that relates to pre-specified requirements, special modifications and any agreed discounts. Quotes are valid for 28 days from issue.

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Yak-18T For Sale

The planned overhaul for this aircraft is due to include the following -

Cabin/Interior/Avionics - The aircraft cabin will be completely stripped and replaced with new, original interior. The interior includes the seats, fabric, roof, paint, window frames etc. This will restore the interior of the aircraft to its original, new condition. The aircraft will be supplied with original Russian avionics, i.e. with radio equipment but without transponder. The air cylinder bottle in the baggage compartment will remain in its original position

Exterior - The aircraft will be completely stripped and re-covered with new synthetic fabric and then repainted to the original standard Russian Aeroflot paint scheme

Undercarriage - The undercarriage will undergo a full overhaul. It includes all undercarriage operations, new brakes, new tyres, lighting and gear indicators

Engine - The engine will be fully overhauled and supplied as 0 SMOH. New hoses, pipes and lifed items will be fitted as necessary

Propeller - The propeller will be fully overhauled and supplied 0 SMOH. This aircraft will be supplied with original spinner - unlike the large red spinner shown on LY-ARH

Fuel - The fuel system will be overhauled but will be supplied as standard, 193litres.

Example Colour Schemes

Options & Customisation

Example Colour Schemes

Options & Customisation

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