1957 De Havilland Beaver DHC-2
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin G500 TXi Garmin GI 275 Garmin GTN 750Xi Garmin GTR 205 Garmin GMA 35c Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out USB Power & Connectivity Artex 406 MHz ELT
Description
Complete military and civilian logbook history from initial flight. Originally delivered for military service and converted to civilian configuration in 1978. Extensively restored DHC-2 Beaver with a recent Covington-overhauled R-985, new Hartzell 3-blade propeller, Garmin TXi avionics suite, Wipaire 5,600 lb gross weight increase, tip tanks, lifetime wing struts, and extensive STC and airframe enhancements.
Fully restored airframe (2024)
New windows and windshield
Polished stainless firewall
Lifetime wing struts
Tip tanks
Emergency windows
Great Lakes Aero windshield replacement
Sealand Alaskan door with extended baggage
Wipaire 5,600 lb gross weight increase
Dual control yokes
Copilot brakes
Military seats with 4-point attachment
Rosen visors
Jasco alternator conversion
28V electrical system with external GPU plug
All-new shielded wiring harness
New breaker bar, breakers & terminal board
Wipaire electric fuel pump
LED lighting
New ACS ignition
Overhauled starter
Overhauled prop governor
Screw-on Airwolf filter
Electronics International engine monitoring, fuel gauges & glass panel monitor
Kenmore firewall battery kit, skylights & rebound rubber upgrade
Seaton Engineering switch install
Sealand instrument relocation kit & lift strut assembly
Cleveland wheels and brakes
Extensive STC upgrades
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R985-AN14B Covington Aircraft Engines, 2024 SMOH: 30 TTSN: 300
Propeller
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D/T10282N+4 TTSN: 30
Interior
Leather memory-foam seats Wipaire crossover shoulder harnesses New rear seatbelts LED map & cockpit lighting Chromed finishes Laser-engraved placards New powder-coated panel
Exterior
Blue, Silver & White Pearl
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Wipaire
globalair.com
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Contact for price
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MN | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active | |
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Chad Peterson
avbuyer.com
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Please call
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— | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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About This De Havilland Beaver DHC-2
This 1957 De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 (N57XL) is a single engine piston with 5,340 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 Beaver DHC-2 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $300,000 to $300,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N57XL.
Location & Ownership
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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