1957 DeHavilland Beaver DHC-2
| Overview | |
| Complete military and civilian logbook history from initial flight. Originally delivered for military service and converted to civilian configuration in 1978. Extensively restored DHC-2 Beaver with a recent Covington-overhauled R-985, new Hartzell 3-blade propeller, Garmin TXi avionics suite, Wipaire 5,600 lb gross weight increase, tip tanks, lifetime wing struts, and extensive STC and airframe enhancements. | |
| Price: | Contact Seller |
| Offered By: | Wipaire Inc. |
| Registration: | N57XL |
| S/N: | 1680 |
| Location: |
South St. Paul, Minnesota United States 
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| Days Active: | Today |
| Airframe | |
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5,340 Hrs Total Time 30 Hrs Since Restoration Fully restored airframe (2024) New windows and windshield Great Lakes Aero windshield replacement Polished stainless firewall Lifetime wing struts Tip tanks Emergency windows Sealand Alaskan door with extended baggage Wipaire 5,600 lb gross weight increase Kenmore firewall battery kit, skylights and rebound rubber upgrade Sealand instrument relocation kit and lift strut assembly Extensive STC upgrades Complete military and civilian logbook history from initial flight |
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| Total Time: | 5,340 Hours |
| Avionics | |
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Garmin G500 TXi Garmin GI 275 Garmin GTN 750Xi Garmin GTR 205 Garmin GMA 35c Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out USB Power & Connectivity Artex 406 MHz ELT Electronics International engine monitoring, fuel gauges and glass panel monitor |
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| Additional Equipment | |
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Dual control yokes Copilot brakes Military seats with 4-point attachment Rosen visors Jasco alternator conversion 28V electrical system with external GPU plug All-new shielded wiring harness New breaker bar, breakers and terminal board LED lighting Seaton Engineering switch install Cleveland wheels and brakes |
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| Engines & Props | |
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Pratt & Whitney R985-AN14B 30 Hrs SMOH (Covington Aircraft Engines, 2024) Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D/T10282N+4 three-blade propeller 30 Hrs SNEW propeller Overhauled prop governor Overhauled starter Screw-on Airwolf filter Wipaire electric fuel pump New ACS ignition |
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| Engine Hours: | 30 SMOH |
| Interior & Exterior | |
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Leather memory-foam seats Wipaire crossover shoulder harnesses New rear seatbelts LED map and cockpit lighting Chromed finishes Laser-engraved placards New powder-coated panel |
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| Year Interior: | 2024 |
| Blue, Silver and White Pearl | |
| Year Painted: | 2024 |
| Other Info | |
| Special Type: |
Antique / Classic Warbird / Military |
