De Havilland DHC-3 Otter Aircraft

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The De Havilland DHC-3 Otter is the bigger brother of the Beaver — a larger single-engine STOL utility aircraft with greater payload and cabin, originally powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 radial and, like the Beaver, frequently converted to turbine (PT6/Walter) power. It serves heavy bush, float and utility roles where the Beaver runs out of room.

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter aircraft for sale

1 used De Havilland DHC-3 Otter aircraft for sale · 10-seat · Reference price ~$600,000 ($350,000–$1,000,000) · updated 2026-07-06

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter Specifications

Model spec

The De Havilland DHC-3 Otter is a 10-seat single engine turboprop with a cruise speed of 120 kt (222 km/h), a range of 830 nm (1,537 km), and a useful load of 3,000 lbs (1,361 kg).

Performance
Cruise120 kt (222 km/h)
Range830 nm (1,537 km)
Service Ceiling18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower600 HP
Fuel Burn35.0 GPH (132 L/h)
Weights & Seats
Seats10
Max Gross Weight8,000 lbs (3,629 kg)
Useful Load3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter for Sale

1966 De Havilland DHC-3

1966 De Havilland DHC-3 for sale
Contact for Price
On Request
Total Time 16,188
Reg# C-FAZX Canada
Location Hawkesbury, ON, Canada
Via Canadian Aircraft Sales
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Compare De Havilland DHC-3 Otter

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De Havilland DHC-3 Otter Price & Cost

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (35.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$21,700/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.
Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used De Havilland DHC-3 Otter

Buying a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

  • Engine — radial vs turbine — original R-1340 vs turbine conversion; verify type, status and paperwork (the dominant value driver).
  • Float/ski configuration — large floats/amphib/skis; verify installed setup and condition.
  • Corrosion & structure — thorough inspection on these hard-working airframes.
  • Payload & mods — gross-weight increases, STOL and cargo mods; verify documentation.
  • Records — complete logs, damage and conversion history.

Frequently Asked Questions — De Havilland DHC-3 Otter

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Otter vs Beaver?
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