1952 De Havilland DHC-2 for sale

1952 De Havilland DHC-2

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$515,000
Location TX
Total Time 5,105 hrs
Engine SMOH 350 hrs
Seats 6
Reg # N104WB
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

Avionics & Equipment

Custom instrument panel 28V system Garmin GTX345 Transponder with ADSB-In & Out Garmin 345 Audio panel with USB charging King KX 155 Nav/Comm Garmin SL 30 Nav/Com EI fuel flow monitor JPI engine monitor Garmin 296 (VFR GPS) Interior/Exterior Cream with Green & Bronze striping 8/10 New leather seats with memory foam New headliner New interior panels covered New waterproof flooring LED gooseneck map lights AeroLED wing tip navigation & position lights

Description

Airframe

Restored in 1987

New birdcage Sept 2024

New FWD fuselage struts Sept 2024 (10 year AD item)

New windshield Sept 2024

Extended baggage compartment & large baggage door (field approval)

Enlarged rear windows (Kenmore STC)

Cabin door bubble windows (Kenmore STC)

Pilot/Copilot Skylights (Hart/Kenmore STC)

Added light to RH wing for taxi light

Wing tip & tail strobe lights (Whelen STC)

Max pulse solid state wig-wag switch for landing/taxi lights (STC)

Firewall mounted battery box (STC)

New sealed Concorde battery

Alternator conversion (Kenmore STC)

Atlee Dodge middle row bench (STC)

Fold-down front seats

Shoulder harness inertial reels

ATS vortex generators & “delta” wings (STC)

Engine/Propeller

Pratt & Whitney R985-AN14B SN 103694

Total Time Since New: 5160

Aero-Recip Overhaul 2005, 350 SMOH

Screw-on Airwolf Filter (STC)

EI Fuel flow indicator (STC)

Hartzell 3-Blade propeller (STC), 330 SNEW

Avionics

Custom instrument panel

28V system

Garmin GTX345 Transponder with ADSB-In & Out

Garmin 345 Audio panel with USB charging

King KX 155 Nav/Comm

Garmin SL 30 Nav/Com

EI fuel flow monitor

JPI engine monitor

Garmin 296 (VFR GPS)

Interior/Exterior

Cream with Green & Bronze striping 8/10

New leather seats with memory foam

New headliner

New interior panels covered

New waterproof flooring

LED gooseneck map lights

AeroLED wing tip navigation & position lights

Engine

Pratt & Whitney R985-AN14B SN 103694 Total Time Since New: 5160 Aero-Recip Overhaul 2005, 350 SMOH Screw-on Airwolf Filter (STC) EI Fuel flow indicator (STC) Hartzell 3-Blade propeller (STC), 330 SNEW Avionics Custom instrument panel 28V system Garmin GTX345 Transponder with ADSB-In & Out Garmin 345 Audio panel with USB charging King KX 155 Nav/Comm Garmin SL 30 Nav/Com EI fuel flow monitor JPI engine monitor Garmin 296 (VFR GPS) Interior/Exterior Cream with Green & Bronze striping 8/10 New leather seats with memory foam New headliner New interior panels covered New waterproof flooring LED gooseneck map lights AeroLED wing tip navigation & position lights

Propeller

Hartzell 3-Blade

Interior

Cream with Green & Bronze striping 8/10 New leather seats with memory foam New headliner New interior panels covered New waterproof flooring LED gooseneck map lights AeroLED wing tip navigation & position lights

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Sarah or Darrin
avpay.aero
$515,000
Sarah Aciego
aircraftforsale.com
$515,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This De Havilland DHC-2

This 1952 De Havilland DHC-2 (N104WB) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,105 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 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 $515,000.

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 5,105 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: 5,105 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

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

FAA registration data pending for N104WB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

TX

Seller reported 926 more aircraft in TX →

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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N104WB against the NTSB accident database.

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

View full AD →
2002-13-08 2002-08-13

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

View full AD →

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

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