Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK
23 Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1942–1953. Most are registered in MD, WI and CA.
- Registered today
- 23
- Years built
- 1942–1953
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK 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.
Watch new ADs for the Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 24, 2010Substantial damage · minor injuries · Port Orchard, WAN6540C
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1942 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4 | |
| 1951 | 6 | |
| 1952 | 5 | |
| 1953 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK airframes. 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
- 93 mph
DHC-1 CHIPMUNK aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N146DK | 1950 | Pewaukee, WI | Mar 11, 2016 |
| N19547 | 1951 | Georgetown, DE | Jun 3, 2023 |
| N2247 | 1942 | Jul 16, 2009 | |
| N334J | 1952 | Inola, OK | May 7, 2012 |
| N388TD | 1952 | De Pere, WI | May 24, 2023 |
| N430WG | 1951 | Oakland, CA | Mar 30, 2019 |
| N48044 | 1951 | Lusby, MD | Aug 21, 1975 |
| N48099 | 1952 | Grand Isle, VT | Jul 6, 2023 |
| N48110 | 1952 | Leonardtown, MD | Jun 3, 2021 |
| N48260 | 1953 | Granbury, TX | Mar 26, 2026 |
| N48262 | — | Dubois, WY | Aug 5, 2026 |
| N4998T | 1950 | Tulsa, OK | Sep 28, 2011 |
| N524BG | — | Spring, TX | May 3, 2022 |
| N53941 | 1950 | Madison, AL | Nov 12, 2014 |
| N591WK | — | Wasilla, AK | Nov 28, 2025 |
| N65350 | — | Chapmansboro, TN | Nov 30, 1976 |
| N6WG | 1951 | Fort Denaud, FL | Nov 12, 1998 |
| N7DW | 1951 | Edgewater, MD | Jan 31, 2020 |
| N829WP | — | Purcellville, VA | Aug 1, 2025 |
| N894WP | — | Hartland, WI | Sep 22, 2021 |
| N9246Z | 1950 | Lancaster, CA | Apr 5, 2026 |
| N9256Z | 1952 | Kirksville, MO | May 15, 1984 |
| N939R | 1951 | Pleasant Hill, OR | Feb 1, 2025 |