De Havilland DHC-3 Otter Aircraft in Canada
Canadian-registered aircraft (C- prefix) operate under Transport Canada certification standards similar to FAA but with specific differences in maintenance, equipment, and operations. Canadian aircraft frequently transact cross-border to US buyers; import process requires FAA airworthiness re-certification and possible equipment changes.
1 used De Havilland DHC-3 Otter aircraft for sale in Canada · updated 15 hours ago
About the De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
The De Havilland DHC-3 Otter is the bigger brother of the Beaver — a larger single-engine STOL utility aircraft with greater payload and cabin, originally powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 radial and, like the Beaver, frequently converted to turbine (PT6/Walter) power. It serves heavy bush, float and utility roles where the Beaver runs out of room.
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter Specifications
Model specThe De Havilland DHC-3 Otter is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 120 kt (222 km/h), a range of 830 nm (1,537 km).
1 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter For Sale
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De Havilland DHC-3 Otter Price & Cost
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
When buying a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
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De Havilland DHC-3 Otter Inventory by Country
| Canada | 1 |
| United States | 1 |
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter by Decade
| 1960s | 1 |
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the De Havilland DHC-3 Otter. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database