Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2
38 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1951–1965. Most are registered in AK, WA and OR.
- Registered today
- 38
- Years built
- 1951–1965
- Seats
- 8
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 12
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 10
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 7, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Skwentna, AKN114GH
- Oct 7, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Kodiak, AKN1544
- Jan 24, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Kodiak, AKN1544
- Aug 1, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Illiamna, AKN493K
- Sep 14, 2013Substantial damage · none injuries · Akhiok, AKN1544
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199513 reports on Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- adc2
- display2
- transducer2
- clip1
- cylinder1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1951 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 3 | |
| 1953 | 3 | |
| 1954 | 4 | |
| 1955 | 1 | |
| 1956 | 4 | |
| 1957 | 4 | |
| 1958 | 3 | |
| 1959 | 2 | |
| 1961 | 2 | |
| 1964 | 1 | |
| 1965 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 12 NTSB events since 1982 involve Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 13 service difficulty reports on Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 122 mph
BEAVER DHC-2 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1018A | 1951 | Ketchikan, AK | Dec 27, 2017 |
| N1018D | 1952 | Anchorage, AK | Jul 13, 2021 |
| N1018F | 1954 | Seattle, WA | Oct 11, 2016 |
| N1018P | 1957 | North Salt Lake, UT | May 31, 2025 |
| N1018U | 1959 | Ketchikan, AK | Mar 23, 2019 |
| N10395 | 1959 | Burnsville, MN | Sep 2, 2009 |
| N108KS | 1951 | Livingston, MT | Jan 22, 2016 |
| N114GH | 1954 | Anchorage, AK | Jan 30, 2024 |
| N11YA | 1957 | Bettles, AK | Oct 13, 2016 |
| N135AR | 1952 | King Salmon, AK | Feb 29, 2016 |
| N1434Z | 1952 | Eagle Creek, OR | Sep 26, 2011 |
| N1487 | 1961 | Forks, WA | Sep 9, 2011 |
| N1537V | 1953 | Alpine, WY | Apr 7, 2017 |
| N1544 | 1958 | Willow, AK | Dec 15, 2000 |
| N157AK | 1965 | Wasilla, AK | Jun 24, 2014 |
| N191Z | 1956 | Boise, ID | Feb 5, 1957 |
| N1954J | 1954 | Fairbanks, AK | Jul 2, 2024 |
| N19ZM | 1951 | Clackamas, OR | Dec 28, 2017 |
| N283AR | 1954 | King Salmon, AK | Feb 29, 2016 |
| N340KA | 1957 | Ward Cove, AK | Aug 7, 2018 |
| N37756 | 1961 | Ketchikan, AK | Dec 27, 2017 |
| N411MC | 1956 | Seattle, WA | Apr 13, 2023 |
| N427RH | 1964 | Swanzey, NH | Jun 14, 2017 |
| N43446 | 1958 | King Salmon, AK | Mar 5, 2016 |
| N4787C | — | Waldport, OR | Apr 3, 2018 |