1952 De Havilland DHC-2 for sale

1952 De Havilland DHC-2

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$360,000
Location Canada
Total Time 22,964 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 354
Reg # C-GCYM Canada
Engine Pratt & Whitney R-985
Cruise 109 kts (202 km/h)
ICAO Type DHC2
✓ Clean NTSB 3 ADs ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1952 DeHavilland Beaver DHC-2 on Edo 4580 floats with recent paint. Total airframe time 22,964 hours with 1,276 hours on the engine since overhaul and a fresh 3-blade Hartzell propeller. 800-hour inspection completed February 2026, belly skins replaced prior to paint. Equipped with numerous STCs including Sealand Cabin Extension, Kenmore Finlets, Kenmore Water Rudder, and Wing Tip Tanks.

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$360,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This De Havilland DHC-2

This 1952 De Havilland DHC-2 (C-GCYM) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 22,964 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 DHC-2 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $340,000 to $920,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $360,000.

The DHC-2 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 22,964 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. There are 3 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 22,964 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Check 3 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $375 for pre-purchase inspection

De Havilland DHC-2 — 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

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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

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

This aircraft (C-GCYM) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Canada

CA

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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Airworthiness Directives — De Havilland DHC-2

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2004-21-06 2004-12-06

deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II Airplanes and Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 Airplanes

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2002-14-28 2002-09-06

de Havilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III Airplanes

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2002-13-08 2002-08-13

de Havilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

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