1961 De Havilland DHC-2 BEAVER for sale

1961 De Havilland DHC-2 BEAVER

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$650,000
Location Gig Harbor, WA
Total Time 7,362 hrs
Engine SMOH 193 hrs
Serial # 1464
Reg # N126RS
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
• Audio Panel Bendix King • Nav/Com1 Bendix King •Nav/Com2 Transponder Bendix King • ADF Bendix King • Autopilot S-Tec-50 • Intercom Nat 585 • Electric Trim S-Tec • DME Bendix King • Headsets/Jacks Avionics Fan TTI Equip Fan • HSI Bendix King • ELT Bendix King • GPS Remote Switch/ Artex ELT KLN-90 GPS • U Avonix Tail Beacon ADS-B

Description

AFTT: 7,362.7 hours Eng SMOH 193 Prop SNEW 193 Useful Load 1200 Serial Number: 1464 Wipaire 6000A Amphibious Floats Location: KTIW (Tacoma Narrows Airport) Bird Cage Inspection 2023, wing struts new. N126RS is a well‑equipped float Beaver featuring extended cabin modifications, low engine time since overhaul, and premium float installation ideal for charter, utility, and adventure operations. It has been maintained consistently by the best maintenance shops in the Northwest, Ace Aviation, Kenmore, Seaplanes Northwest. Main gear and skis not included. Logs 1994 – Present. Flown weekly. Floats Wipaire 6000A Amphibious Floats Key Features - Auto Pilot (operational) • Gross Weight Increase to 5,370 lbs • Tip Tanks • STOL fence Kit with micro VGs • Lake & Air Gear Advisory • “The Boss” Panel with IFR and Auto Pilot • Sealand Extended Rear Cabin with Panaview Windows • Bubble Window Cargo Doors • Electric Fuel Pump Primer • Firewall Battery Kit • Interior Corrosion Proofing • Belly Camera Modification • Fresh Annual Inspection • Door Post AD Complied With • Dual control yoke and pedals • Stainless steel trim tab rods • Stainless steel screw kit • Beautiful floor panels • LEMO Headset Plugs • G243 Battery Mod • Heater Stack Exhaust • Firewall Battery Kit • Fishing rod tube • Dehavilland cut down pilot seats • Wipaire center seat bench • Rear sling • Skylight windows • Sound proofing and insulation • New Kenmore Air Harbor Struts • Float mid step

Engine

Engine Pratt & Whitney R985AN14B Tulsa Overhaul, TSOH: 193 hours Overhaul Year 2015 Annual Inspection Due Oct 2026 Useful load 1200 pounds

Propeller

Propeller Hartzell HC‑B3R30‑4B TSN: 193 hours (2016)

Interior

Interior 8.5/10

Exterior

Paint 8/10

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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trade-a-plane.com
$650,000
Brandon Baimbridge
barnstormers.com
$650,000
$649,000
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controller.com
$650,000
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aviationtrader.com.au
$670,042
Av8Rs
controlleremea.co.uk
$657,380 *
GBP £491,241

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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About This De Havilland DHC-2 BEAVER

This 1961 De Havilland DHC-2 BEAVER (N126RS) is a single engine piston with 7,362 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 DHC-2 BEAVER aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $650,000 to $650,000. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $650,000.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,362 hours
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N126RS.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Gig Harbor, WA

Seller reported 103 more aircraft in WA →

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 N126RS against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, barnstormers.com, trade-a-plane.com

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