1957 De Havilland DHC-2 for sale

1957 De Havilland DHC-2

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$475,000below typical asking range
Location Sidney, BC, Canada
Total Time 23,260 hrs
Engine SMOH 354 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 1202
Reg # C-GASF Canada
Engine Pratt & Whitney R-985
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
ICAO Type DHC2
✓ Clean NTSB 3 ADs ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

AVIONICS PS Engineering PMA 4000 Audio Panel Bendix/King KY96A COM Kenwood TK-7180 FM KT-76A Transponder ACK E-04 406 ELT

Description

1957 DeHavilland Beaver on 4930s Serial #1202

Engine

ENGINE Engine Time: 354 Hrs Aero Recip Engine PROP Prop Time: 607 Hrs (Hamilton Standard 2 blade Ag Blade)

Interior

INTERIOR Five Seats Rated 8/10 EXTERIOR Overall White Rated 9/10

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Island Aero Services
trade-a-plane.com
$475,000
Island Aero Services
hangar67.com
$475,000
Island Aero Services
aircraftdealer.com
$475,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This De Havilland DHC-2

This 1957 De Havilland DHC-2 (C-GASF) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 23,260 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 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 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 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
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $360 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
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

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (C-GASF) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Sidney, BC, Canada

CA

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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 C-GASF.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (C-GASF). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our 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.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $582,078–$719,255.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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