1958 De Havilland DHC-2 for sale

1958 De Havilland DHC-2

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$495,000Good Deal
Location Pitt Meadows, BC, Canada
Engine SMOH 524 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 1277
Reg # C-GEZS Canada
Engine Pratt & Whitney R-985
Cruise 109 kts (202 km/h)
ICAO Type DHC2
✓ Clean NTSB 3 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Customized and personalized interior with Harley Davidson Logos. This Beaver is like a Harley Davidson version with Harley colors and Harley embroidered into the seats. Serial #1277 The De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, often referred to as the “best bush plane ever built” This iconic aircraft has been meticulously maintained and is on a Corrosion program with a preferred maintenance facility at Pitt Meadows. Currently privately registered and on 4930 floats. Wheel gear is included with this aircraft. Recent inspections completed are the elevator tubes and door posts. This aircraft has been operating out if fresh water only for the past few years GARMIN PANEL MOUNT COM RADIO GTR 225A 10W BENDIX KING MODE S TRANSPONDER

Engine

2 new cylinders

Propeller

Prop overhauled July 2018

Inspection

Airworthy

Modifications / STCs

4930 floats

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Aircraft Canada
controller.com
$495,000
Aircraft Canada
controlleremea.co.uk
$503,714 *
GBP £374,099
Aircraft Canada
aviationtrader.com.au
$511,370

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This De Havilland DHC-2

This 1958 De Havilland DHC-2 (C-GEZS) is a 6-seat single engine piston . There are currently 11 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 $495,000.

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.

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
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

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

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

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Pitt Meadows, BC, Canada

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check C-GEZS against the NTSB accident 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 History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$612,000
Range: $442,500 — $778,500
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-19%
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