1985 Thorp T-18Multi-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA
This 1985 Thorp T-18, registration N785EL, is an experimental category 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 only 30 hours since new. Its next annual inspection is due in November 2025, and it comes with complete logs and no damage history. With a useful load of 590 lbs, it is equipped with shoulder harnesses, manual flaps, and multiple cabin air vents.
Avionics include a King KX 155 digital flip-flop NAV/COM, a King KI 208 VOR/localizer indicator, a Narco AT 150 transponder, and a Garmin GDL 82 for ADS-B out capability. The...
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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
EMS/EIS
EDM 700 - EDM Engine Analyser
Additional Equipment
Shoulder Harnesses
Cabin Air Vents
Multiple Cabin Air Vents
Manual Flaps
VOR/Localizer Indicator
King KI 208 - KI VOR/Localizer Indicator
Combined Oil Temp and Pressure Gauge
ELT Arming Panel
Remote ELT Arming Panel
Intercom
Sigtronics - Two Place Intercom Push-to-talk Sticks
Transponder
Narco AT 150 - AT Transponder
ADS-B
Garmin GDL 82 - GDL ADSB
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 Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- Catto Composite Three Blade Propeller
Asking Price
$34,500
Aircraft Location
CA, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 21, 2025: $34,500(-$5,000) - aso
Jun 26, 2025: $39,500 - aso
Apr 20, 2025: $39,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$34,500
Aircraft Location
CA, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 21, 2025: $34,500(-$5,000) - aso
Jun 26, 2025: $39,500 - aso
Apr 20, 2025: $39,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$34,500