1951 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Built as one of 28 civilian commissioned Chipmunks. Low total time.
Complete history of careful owners. Always hangared
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$91,736
$90,940
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Queensland, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
This 1951 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk (VH-DBS) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,495 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $2,013 to $94,161. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $91,736.
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
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-DBS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Queensland, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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