1956 De Havilland DHC-1B-2-S5
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Very rare ORIGINAL 1956 Canadian Chipmunk. This aircraft is registered in STANDARD/AEROBATIC category and can be used for tailwheel and aerobatic training. Serial number 197-237 indicates it was one of the very last of the 217 Chipmunks built in Canada. It therefore has all the factory improvements developed during the production run. Until my purchase the plane was owned by the same owner and maintained by the same A P for 26 years....Meticulous maintenance. Improvements include long range tanks (32 vice 24 gallons), slick mags, wheel pants and Cleveland brakes.
Engine
Gypsy Major engine with 1080 SMOH/260 STOH. Cylinder heads rethreaded from 12 to 14 mm to accept RL-37B plugs. Slick mags. All Teflon oil/fuel lines
Propeller
Older paint but still very strong....no cracking or corrosion evident. Fabric work is excellent. Annual good through 9/30/26
Interior
Leather seats in like new condition. All original instruments including compass
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Bowman
trade-a-plane.com
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$90,000
|
Ashland, OR | Jun 19, 2026 | 29 days | Active | |
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Bob Hahnemann
trade-a-plane.com
|
$84,500
|
St Augustine, FL | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This De Havilland DHC-1B-2-S5
This 1956 De Havilland DHC-1B-2-S5 (N332HS) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 5,155 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $84,500.
The DHC-1B-2-S5 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-1B-2-S5 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N332HS.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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