1951 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Chipmunk Mk 22 in excellent general condition, though in need of a little TLC in places. Always hangared in sunny Algarve for the last 25 years. Medical condition forces sale. Comes with covers / spare NOS tyres / spare mags and plugs / engine stand / oil filter socket / spark plug blaster and much more, even a new flap if wanted.
Interior
8/10
Exterior
8/10
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
kenneth Tomsett
planecheck.com
|
$77,278 *
£ 58,000
|
Portugal | Jun 06, 2026 | 49 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
This 1951 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk (G-BPAL) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 9,800 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $2,013 to $94,339. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $77,278.
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.
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De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (G-BPAL) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Portugal
PT
Seller reportedTitle Status
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Safety Record
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