1957 De Havilland DHC-2 MK I
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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IFRDescription
1957 de Havilland DHC-2 MK1 Beaver, SN 1014, configured for wheel operations and utility use. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-985 with 695 hours SMOH (1,800-hr TBO) and a 3-blade Hartzell propeller. 5,370-lb gross weight increase and Baron STOL kit provide improved low-speed handling and short-field performance. Modern avionics include Garmin GTN 750Xi, GNS 430 WAAS, GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out, dual Garmin GI 275 ADAHRS (one with autopilot interface), S-TEC 50 autopilot, and JPI EDM-700 engine monitor. Utility-focused interior with Sealand Alaska door, six-passenger seating, Loncoin flooring, Wipaire pilot and co-pilot seats, additional cabin and skylight windows, GA and LEMO headset plugs, electric flaps, and shoulder harnesses. Cleveland wheels and brakes, Kenmore battery forward installation, engine pre-oil system, Brackett air filter, and Precise Flight pulse landing lights. Float Conversion Opportunity: This aircraft represents an excellent candidate for installation of new Wipline 6100 amphibious or straight floats, offering a turnkey path to a fully modernized Beaver with current-production floats and proven wheel-to-float capability. Well-equipped wheel Beaver with strong remaining engine time and proven upgrades.
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-985
Propeller
36 Hrs SPOH 695 Hrs SNEW Hartzell HC-B3R30-1
Interior
Sand with Tapis Red Accents Leather Loncoin Vinyl Floor Covering Embroidered Door Panels and Headrests
Exterior
Black Over White with Red Accent Striping
Inspection
04/2026
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This De Havilland DHC-2 MK I
This 1957 De Havilland DHC-2 MK I (N156TB) is a single engine piston with 6,350 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 DHC-2 MK I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $325,000 to $1,225,000.
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.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N156TB.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — De Havilland DHC-2
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II Airplanes and Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 Airplanes
View full AD →de Havilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III Airplanes
View full AD →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.
