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Sorry - SOLD  c/n 491

1953 de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
"Possibly the finest DHC-2 flying today..." 

Photo: AIM AIRCRAFT © 2007

This immaculate de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, completely refurbished from 2002-2006, has every desirable STC available.

Was an unlisted airplane as of 01/15/2007

Refurbished to US Military standards.

1953 de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Registration #:
N4081F
Serial #:
491
Est. Total Time: 9371
Engine: 649 SMOH
Propeller: 10 SOH

Specs
Engine: PW R-985-14B
Prop: HS 2D30-425-Ag 100
Gross wt: 5600 lbs
Empty wt: 3479.8 lbs
Useful load: 2120.2 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 139 gallons U.S.

Avionics
Garmin GMA-340 Audio panel
Garmin GNS-430 GPS/nav/com
King KX 155 Nav com
Garmin GTX-327 Transponder
Ameri-King AK-450ELT
Davtron M800 Clock
King KI-208Nav indicator
Garmin GI-106A ILS indicator

STC's and Modifications
•    Battery forward
•    Alternator
•    Electric backup fuel pump/primer
•    JPI engine monitor with fuel flow
•    Wipaire 5600 gross weight
•    Dual landing lights
•    Alaska door and extended baggage
•    Baron STOL
•    Viking lifetime wing struts
•    Sealand tip tanks
•    Kenmore domed windows
•    Sealand front fuselage struts
•    Atlee Dodge center seat and belt/cargo tie downs
•    Pulse lights
•    BAS shoulder harnesses
•    Rosen visors
•    Cleveland wheels and brakes
•    Strobe light systems
•    Oilamatic preoiler
•    Brackett air filter
•    Air/oil separator
•    Wipaire station 228 beef-up kit installed

Highlights
•    Fuselage mostly re-skinned
•    All engine accessories OH
•    New military floor with chrome hwd
•    Military seats
•    Exhausts OH
•    Bird cage OH
•    All airframe accessories such as shuttle valve, wobble pump, flap pump, flap jack, aft fuel valve, and fuel shut off OH.
•    New wing tank fuel valve
•    New windshield
•    New tail cone
•    All flight controls, i.e. flaps, ailerons, elevators and rudder OH
•    New dishpan
•    Wings and horizontal stab OH
•    Motor mount OH
•    Fuel tanks OH
•    New fuel system plumbing
•    New ASAP wiring harness
•    All instruments new or OH
•    Brake/rudder torque tube OH
•    Dual yoke
•    Dual brakes
•    Upper induction
•    Elevator torque tube OH
•    Cabin sound proofing
•    Gray leather interior including all seats, side panels and headliner.
•    Elevator and rudder trim

This pristine example of the de Havilland Beaver is represented in better-than-new condition and will be delivered absolutely squawk free.  As evidenced in the detailed photographs above, the current owner has meticulously rebuilt this DHC-2 with the finest details in mind.   Much of this Beaver has been completely replaced with brand new NOS (New Old Stock) from the USAF.   This beautiful de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver has every desirable STC installed with the correct field approval and testing completed. 

Own what is believed to be one of the nicest de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver on the market.

Sorry - This aircraft has been sold.