1957 De Havilland DHC-2 for sale

1957 De Havilland DHC-2

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$475,000
Location Canada
Total Time 23,260 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 1202
Engine Pratt & Whitney R-985
Cruise 109 kts (202 km/h)
ICAO Type DHC2
✓ Clean NTSB 3 ADs ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

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$475,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This De Havilland DHC-2

This 1957 De Havilland DHC-2 is a 6-seat single engine piston with 23,260 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 $475,000.

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 23,260 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: 23,260 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

Registration number not available.

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for this aircraft.

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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