1950 De Havilland DHC-1
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Recently Completed Super Chipmunk 40 TT since completion including io360 Lycoming 200 HP. Whirlwind Grd. Adj Propeller Canadian Canopy Transponder NavCom w Intercom Dbl Puck Cleveland Brakes Metalized Wings, Not Shortened Complete Ground up Restoration. Amazing Flying Machine. A Dream to Fly
Engine
Lycoming 200
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
David Kubasek
trade-a-plane.com
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$85,000
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R R 3 Bright Ontario CAN | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This De Havilland DHC-1
This 1950 De Havilland DHC-1 (C-GDNK) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 5 DHC-1 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $119,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $85,000.
The DHC-1 cruises at 90 kts (167 km/h) with a range of 225 nm (417 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,700 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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De Havilland DHC-1 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-GDNK) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
R R 3 Bright Ontario CAN
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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