1985 Thorp T-18Multi-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA
This 1985 Thorp T-18 (N785EL) presents as a well-equipped experimental aircraft with 1,868 total hours on both the airframe and its 180 HP Lycoming engine. The aircraft features a Catto composite three-blade propeller with just 30 hours since new, suggesting recent maintenance. Avionics include a King KX 155 NAV/COM, KI 208 VOR/Localizer indicator, and an EDM 700 engine analyzer, along with a Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B system for modern compliance. The interior shows maroon fabric and vinyl seats with matching side panels, rated 7/10, while the cream white exterior with red, orange, and yellow accents is rated 8/10.
With complete logs and no...
- Year
- 1985
- Make
- Thorp
- Series
- T-18
- Model
- T-18
- Tail #
- N785EL
- Serial #
- 2026
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Specifications
- Category
- Multi-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Recreational
- Useful Load
- 590 lbs
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,868 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,868 hrs (SNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 30 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs
- Inspection Status
- Annual Due: November 2025
Avionics
Comms
King KX 155 - KX Digital Flip/Flop 760 Channel NAV/COM
NAV
King KI 208 - KI VOR/Localizer Indicator
EMS/EIS
EDM 700 - EDM Engine Analyser Combined Oil Temp and Pressure Gauge
Audio
Sigtronics Two Place Intercom
ADS-B Out
Garmin GDL 82 - GDL ADS-B
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Narco AT 150 - AT Transponder
Additional Equipment
Shoulder Harnesses
Cabin Air Vents
Multiple Cabin Air Vents
Flaps
Manual Flaps
ELT
Remote ELT Arming Panel
Intercom
Sigtronics - Push-to-talk Sticks
Manual Flaps
Remote ELT Arming Panel
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 7/10
- Paint Rating
- 8/10
- Interior Notes
- Maroon fabric faces and vinyl side bolsters on seats. Matching side panels and carpets.
- Exterior Notes
- Overall Cream White with Red, orange and Yellow accents.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- 180 HP Lycoming
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- Catto Composite Three Blade Propeller
Asking Price
$39,500
Aircraft Location
CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 26, 2025: $39,500 - aso
Apr 20, 2025: $39,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$39,500
Aircraft Location
CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 26, 2025: $39,500 - aso
Apr 20, 2025: $39,500 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$39,500