1953 De Havilland DHC-2 MK.l for sale

1953 De Havilland DHC-2 MK.l

Single Engine Piston

PRICE ON REQUEST
$795,000
Total Time 7,133 hrs
Seats 6
Engine Pratt & Whitney R-985
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
ICAO Type DHC2
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

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1953 DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK.l new listing $795,000.00 USD If you have any questions or would like to know more about this aircraft, click below to contact us! Inquire about this Aircraft Photo Gallery

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Canadian Aircraft Sales
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$795,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This De Havilland DHC-2 MK.l

This 1953 De Havilland DHC-2 MK.l is a 6-seat single engine piston with 7,133 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $795,000.

The DHC-2 MK.l cruises at 124 kts (230 km/h) with a range of 455 nm (843 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 24 GPH (91 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $149/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 7,133 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: 7,133 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $360 for pre-purchase inspection

De Havilland DHC-2 MK.l — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Max Speed
137 kts (254 km/h)
Range
455 nm (843 km)
Ceiling
18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Max Weight
5,100 lbs (2,313 kg)
Useful Load
2,100 lbs (953 kg)
Horsepower
450 HP
Fuel Capacity
95 gal (360 L)
Fuel Burn
24 GPH (91 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

DE HAVILLAND DHC-2

Fuel Burn
24.0 GPH
~$156/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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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