General
Year: 1952
Manufacturer: DEHAVILLAND
Model: DHC-2
Serial Number: 531
Condition: Used
FlightRules: VFR
Based at: CYXY
Description: RARE FIND: MINT CONDITION DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 BEAVER
You will have a hard time finding a nicer beaver in the world. Museum-worthy 1952 DHC-2 Beaver with only 4,485 total time airframe hours. One of the lowest time beavers in the world. This aircraft hadn't flown since 1989 until its recent professional restoration. You can’t buy them new but this is as close to new as you can make it. It was completely stripped down and rebuilt. New paint, new engine, new prop, new avionics, new wiring, new interior, new everything that needed to be replaced.
Highlights:
Comes with EDO 4580 floats and wheels
Over the past 2 years the following work has been done to complete restore this aircraft to be like new. It has flown approx 10 hours since the work was completed in July of 2025.
New piston engine
New Hamilton Standard two-blade propeller
New Avionics
New paint
New Interior
New Wiring
Approved De Havilland data plates
Includes all logbooks since new
Original military maintenance manuals in mint condition
The list of work completed is too long to put here----> contact for full details.
Proudly displayed. Own a classic workhorse. Fly a legend. This is more than just a Beaver - it's a rare chance to own the best of its kind.
AIRCRAFT LOCATED AT CYXY Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
Airframe
Total Time: 4,495
Complete Logs: Yes
Airframe Notes: Complete restore!
EDO 4580 Floats
+ Landing gear with Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
7 Seats
5600 lb upgross kit
Sealand extended baggage compartment
Data plates from De Havilland
35" Alaska Bushwheels
Wing LED Nav/Strobe Lights
Tail LED Nav/Strobe LED Anti-Collision
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model: PRATT & WHITNEY PW985
Engine 1 Time: 20 SMOH
Engine TBO: 1200
Avionics
Avionics/Radios: $127,000 invested in the panel
GMA340 Audio Panel
TY96A Com Transceiver
TFM-138
Garmin GTX 345 Transponder ADS-B In/Out
In-Panel Aera 660 GPS mount and wiring
(2) GI275 Flight Instruments
Dual USB Charger Ports on the passenger side
EI CGR-30P Engine Monitoring System
Aero-Led combined Nav/Pos/Strobe Lights
Integrated LED Landing Pulse Lights
Garmin GTP 59 OAT Probe
Trig TY96A Transceiver
Air Gizmo Mount
Garmin GAE 12 Encoder
Kannad ELT
Exterior
Year Painted: 2024
Interior
Year Interior: 2025
Inspection Status
Airworthy: Yes
USD $920,000