Thorp T-18
27 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1964 to 1983; half of them date from 1971 or earlier. Florida has the most (4). 11% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the T-18 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-320 Series (13), Lycoming 0-290 Series (8), Lycoming O&Vo-360 Ser (4)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 97 mph
- Maker on the register
- Thorp
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 22, 1977; newest September 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Florida4Colorado4California3Texas2Illinois2Wisconsin1Washington1Tennessee1Pennsylvania1Oregon1Oklahoma1Nevada1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual23 (85%)LLC3 (11%)Co-owned1 (4%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-18 | 26 | 1964 to 1983 | 96.3% |
| T-18 MODIFIED | 1 | 1972 | 3.7% |
When they were built by decade · 6 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid27 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental26 (96%)None on file1 (4%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Scotia Aero LLC1Big Sky Flyers LLC111Dc LLC1
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Thorp T-18 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
27 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Thorp T-18s?
Florida, with 4.
Who owns the Thorp T-18?
11% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 1 T-18 MODIFIED (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N174P | Thorp T-18 MODIFIED |
Scotia Aero LLC Fort Myers, Florida |
None on file | 2026-06-18 | Valid |