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1938 Lockheed 12AMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Jacksonville, FL, USA

This 1938 Lockheed 12A, registration N18097 and serial number 1250, is offered for sale at $1,200,000 and represents the epitome of the great, romantic “deco” era of aviation. The airframe has 16,241 hours total time since new, with only 640 hours since a comprehensive restoration that involved over 12,000 man hours. The aircraft is powered by dual Pratt & Whitney R-985-14B engines rated at 450 horsepower each, both having 642 hours since major overhaul by Aero Engines, with Hamilton Standard 22D30 propellers also at 642 hours since overhaul and with the next propeller AD due in September 2026. The annual inspection was completed in March...

Year
1938
Make
Lockheed
Series
12A
Model
12A
Tail #
N18097
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Business, Military / Warbird, Passenger
Useful Load
2,800 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
16,241 hrs
Engine 1 Time
642 hrs (SMOH)
Engine 2 Time
642 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
642 hrs (SPOH)
Prop 2 Time
642 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Completed March 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W

Comms

Garmin SL 30 - SL Nav-Com, Dual Glideslopes

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel with Intercom (6 place)

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADSB Transponder Encoder ELT

Additional Equipment

ELT

ELT Equipment

Brakes

Beech 18 Wheels and Brakes

Fuel System

D18 - D with Electric Boost Pumps, 200 Gallon

Spare Parts

Spares include brakes, motors and electrical equipment

Manuals

Manuals Included

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Interior restored with moss colored upholstered couch, and two forest color, leather seats, two club chairs and three place couch. Writing table and refreshment center – Excellent Condition
Exterior Notes
Overall Polished Aluminum with green painted cowls and stripes – Excellent Condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2
Engine Make
Pratt & Whitney
Engine Model
R-985-14B
Engine Power
450 HP
Propeller Model
Hamilton Standard 22D30

Asking Price

$1,200,000

Aircraft Location

Jacksonville, FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 10, 2026: $1,200,000 - controller

May 7, 2026: $1,200,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: May 7, 2026

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Asking Price

$1,200,000