1952 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver for sale

1952 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
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Total Time 17,940 hrs
Seats 6
Engine Pratt & Whitney R-985
Cruise 109 kts (202 km/h)
ICAO Type DHC2
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

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1952 DeHavilland DHC-2 BEAVER DEHAVILLAND Float + Single, Single engine Aircraft new For pricing information, please contact us. If you have any questions or would like to know more about this aircraft, click below to contact us! Contact Photo Gallery

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About This De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver

This 1952 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver is a 6-seat single engine piston with 17,940 hours on the airframe.

The DHC-2 Beaver cruises at 109 kts (202 km/h) with a range of 395 nm (732 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 25 GPH (95 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $138/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $250/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $35,000. With 17,940 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 17,940 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $375 for pre-purchase inspection

De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
109 kts (202 km/h)
Max Speed
137 kts (254 km/h)
Range
395 nm (732 km)
Ceiling
18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Max Weight
5,100 lbs (2,313 kg)
Horsepower
450 HP
Fuel Capacity
95 gal (360 L)
Fuel Burn
25 GPH (95 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

DE HAVILLAND DHC-2

Fuel Burn
25.0 GPH
~$162/hr
Variable Cost
$250/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$35,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$50,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the DE HAVILLAND DHC-2. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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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