1966 De Havilland DHC-3 for sale

1966 De Havilland DHC-3

Single Engine Turboprop

PRICE ON REQUEST
Price on request
Location Hawkesbury, ON, Canada
Total Time 16,188 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,950 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 458
Reg # C-FAZX Canada
Cruise 120 kts (222 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 3 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

GARMIN AERA 660 GPS GARMIN GMA 345 audio panel GARMIN GTR 225 com Ky96 king Transponder KT

76A Mode C 406 ELT STRETCHED 7170 FLOATS BARON STOL KIT LONG RANGE FUEL YUKON DOOR

Description

Airframe Time 16188.7, Engine S.M.O.H. PT6A-34 2950 SINCE FACTORY NEW, Propeller 1500 UNTIL NEXT O/H, GARMIN AERA 660 GPS, GARMIN GMA 345 audio panel, GARMIN GTR 225 com, Ky96 king, Transponder KT -76A, Mode C, 406 ELT, STRETCHED 7170 FLOATS, BARON STOL KIT, LONG RANGE FUEL, YUKON DOOR, AMPHIB FLOATS AVAILABLE, WHEELS AVAILABLE, WHEEL-SKIS AVAILABLE, FRESH WATER OPERATION, USEFUL LOAD ON FLOATS 3541.5 LBS, Sale is subject to seller closing on a replacement aircraft.

Engine

ENGINE: PT6A-34 2950 SINCE FACTORY NEW PROP: 1500 UNTIL NEXT O/H

Interior

2 9 Pax Interior

Exterior

YELLOW AND WHITE TRIM Interior: 2 9 Pax Interior

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This De Havilland DHC-3

This 1966 De Havilland DHC-3 (C-FAZX) is a 10-seat single engine turboprop with 16,188 hours on the airframe.

The DHC-3 cruises at 120 kts (222 km/h) with a range of 830 nm (1,537 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 35 GPH (132 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $217/hr in fuel alone.

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: 16,188 hours
Check 3 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
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De Havilland DHC-3 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
120 kts (222 km/h)
Range
830 nm (1,537 km)
Ceiling
18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Max Weight
8,000 lbs (3,629 kg)
Useful Load
3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
Horsepower
600 HP
Fuel Burn
35 GPH (132 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

DE HAVILLAND DHC-3 Otter

Fuel Burn
35.0 GPH
~$228/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the DE HAVILLAND DHC-3 Otter. 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-FAZX) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Hawkesbury, ON, 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

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Airworthiness Directives — De Havilland DHC-3

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2011-05-02 2011-03-31

Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate No. A-815 Formerly Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Model DHC-3 Airplanes

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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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FR-96-10076 1996-05-17

de Havilland Model DHC-3 Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

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