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.