1951 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk

1951 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk

Single Engine Piston

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Location United Kingdom
Seats 2
Reg # G-BCSL UK
Engine De Havilland Gipsy Major
Cruise 90 kts (167 km/h)
ICAO Type DHC1
✓ Clean NTSB 2 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

For Sale is my share in a De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk based out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport. There are two options available: - £70 pcm and £120 per hour (wet) - £90 pcm and £100 per hour (wet) + landing fees. Booking of the aircraft is done through a simple online booking system and availability has never been an issue in the 6 years I have been part of the group. The Aircraft is hangared through a third party who facilitate the moving of the aircraft and refuelling, and is available to use 7 days a week. Relocation to East Anglia forces sale. Tail dragging convex may be arranged through the group''s FI. Any questions then please feel free to contact me

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About This De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk

This 1951 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk (G-BCSL) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 5 DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $77,459 to $115,691.

The DHC-1 Chipmunk 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $120 for pre-purchase inspection

De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
90 kts (167 km/h)
Max Speed
120 kts (222 km/h)
Range
225 nm (417 km)
Ceiling
15,700 ft (4,785 m)
Max Weight
2,200 lbs (998 kg)
Useful Load
620 lbs (281 kg)
Horsepower
145 HP
Fuel Burn
8 GPH (30 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

DE HAVILLAND DHC-1 Chipmunk

Fuel Burn
8.0 GPH
~$52/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the DE HAVILLAND DHC-1 Chipmunk. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (G-BCSL) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

United Kingdom

GB

Seller reported

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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