1951 De Havilland DHC-1
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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VFRDescription
1951 DEHAVILLAND DHC-1 CHIPMUNK For Sale in Schwabmünchen, Bavaria History: This De Havilland DHC-1 MK-22 Chipmunk was built in January 1951 and operated by the Royal Air Force under the registration WD306. In April 1956, it was registered as G-AOJN, and in October 1956, it received its German registration as D-EFOM. Aircraft Subject to Prior Sale or Removal from Market without Notice. Specification Subject to Verification by Purchaser.
Engine
Franklin 6A-350-C1, rated at 220 hp TBO 1500 hours 784 SMOH compl. in 1990 Leak test: 72 / 76 / 78 / 78 / 75 / 68
Propeller
Hartzell HC-C2YF-1BF, 2-blade constant speed TBO 1500 hr or 6 years recommended 349 SMOH compl. in Feb. 2014
Interior
2 seats upholstary in Black leather in like new condition (9 of 10)
Exterior
All over Green, Brown with Yellow bottom in like new condition (9 of 10)
Inspection
Annual: February Maintenance: Current ARC is valid until Feb. 2026. Last 100-hr inspection completed in February 2025.
Modifications / STCs
• Horizon (fwd and aft cockpit)
• Pitot heat
• G-meter
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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K-aircraft Jets & Props
controller.com
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$114,496
$114,790
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Schwabmunchen, Bavaria, Germany | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This De Havilland DHC-1
This 1951 De Havilland DHC-1 (D-EFOM) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 9,020 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 DHC-1 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $119,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $114,496.
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
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (D-EFOM) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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
NTSB database checked for D-EFOM.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (D-EFOM). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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