1951 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk for sale

1951 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$115,691Overpriced
Location Schwabmunchen, Bavaria, Germany
Total Time 9,020 hrs
Engine SMOH 784 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 0248
Reg # D.EFOM
Engine De Havilland Gipsy Major
Cruise 90 kts (167 km/h)
ICAO Type DHC1
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
COM: Becker AR6201 COM remote control (aft cockpit): Becker RCU6201

Description

History: This De Havilland DHC-1 MK-22 Chipmunk was built in January 1951 and operated by the Royal Air Force under the registration WD306. In April 1956, it was registered as G-AOJN, and in October 1956, it received its German registration as D-EFOM. Aircraft Subject to Prior Sale or Removal from Market without Notice. Specification Subject to Verification by Purchaser.

Engine

Franklin 6A-350-C1, rated at 220 hp TBO 1500 hours 784 SMOH compl. in 1990 Leak test: 72 / 76 / 78 / 78 / 75 / 68

Propeller

Hartzell HC-C2YF-1BF, 2-blade constant speed TBO 1500 hr or 6 years recommended 349 SMOH compl. in Feb. 2014

Interior

2 seats upholstary in Black leather in like new condition (9 of 10)

Exterior

All over Green, Brown with Yellow bottom in like new condition (9 of 10)

Inspection

Annual: February Maintenance: Current ARC is valid until Feb. 2026. Last 100-hr inspection completed in February 2025.

Modifications / STCs

Horizon (fwd and aft cockpit)

Pitot heat

G-meter

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
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$115,691
$114,790

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About This De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk

This 1951 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk (D.EFOM) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 9,020 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $77,615 to $115,691. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $115,691.

The DHC-1 Chipmunk cruises at 90 kts (167 km/h) with a range of 225 nm (417 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 9,020 hours
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
90 kts (167 km/h)
Max Speed
120 kts (222 km/h)
Range
225 nm (417 km)
Max Weight
2,200 lbs (998 kg)

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (D.EFOM) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Schwabmunchen, Bavaria, Germany

DE

Seller reported 16 more aircraft in Bavaria →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check D.EFOM against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$114,790
Range: $114,790 — $114,790
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+1%
Fair Price

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