1955 DeHavilland Beaver

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AirplanesUSA proudly presents this low time, pristinely beautiful DHC-2 Beaver to market. This aircraft started out as a US Air Force U-6A in 1955. It was converted to a civilian model DHC-2 Beaver in 1976.  It has operated in Canada, New Zealand, and in the United States. The Aircraft is currently hangared in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and has been stored in a climate-controlled environment for many years. It has not been certified for annual since 2013. It is being sold in an "As-Is" Condition. Very low time and a great history, this Beaver is an ideal acquisition for a charter or commercial operator willing and able to bring this beautiful machine back to life. Significant modifications include Extended Fuselage with baggage door and increased gross weight.

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Airframe:

Originally a US Air Force U6A - Manufacture Date September 1955
Converted to Civilian DHC-2 in September 1976 at Total Time 3292.8 Hours
Civilian Airworthiness Certificate Issued September 1976|
Operated in Alaska for many years after return to civilian registration
Shipped to New Zealand in September, 1991 and underwent restoration
Certified for Annual in New Zealand in April, 2000 by FieldAir Engineering, Palmerston North NZ
Maintained by "Rotor & Wing Maintenance" in the 1990's (In New Zealand Registration ZK-FPZ)
Shipped back to the United States and N Registered again in 2001
2001 Oshkosh Award for Best Restoration
Complete and Original Logs since return to Civilian Registry in 1976.
Previous N numbers: N6783, N12GA
Float Kit - Has been on and off floats over the years
5 Fuel Tanks - Standard Front, Middle, Rear and 2 Tip Tanks

Numerous STC Upgrades to Include:
Cabin Extension Kit and Cargo Door STC SA90-2
Domed Door Windows STC SA1789NM
Gross Weight Increase STC SA4025NM
Fuel Flow Transducer STC SE318GL
SAL9000 Fuselage Front Struts STC P-RA99-021
Battery System STC SA397NM
Center Row Folding Seat STC SA4613NM
Jasco Alternator STC SA348NW
Oilamatic Pre-Oiler STC SA00345DE
Modified Flap Selector via 337
Most Modifications performed during Restoration by Field Air Engineering Palmerstown, NZ

Engine Specs:

Pratt and Whitney 985AN-1
Serial Number 205678
Type Certificate 5E-1
Overhauled in December, 1999 by FieldAir Engineering LTD, Palmerston North NZ
Approximately 170 Hours since Overhaul (166.8 in May 1012 at last Annual)

Prop(s):

Hamilton Standard 2D30-237
Hub Serial Number K2909
Overhauled June, 1999 by Safe Air Limited, New Zealand
Propeller Seal Replaced in December, 2001 by Classic Aviation Services, Weyers Cave, VA
Last Maintenance entry May, 2012 - Dressed Leading Edges
166.7 Since Propeller Overhaul

Avionics/Radios:

Garmin 430 NAV/COMM/GPS
PMA 70000M-S Audio Panel with 6 Place Intercom and Marker Beacon Lights
King KX-155 NAV/COM with Glide Slope and KI-209 Nav Instrument Display
King KCS55A and KI525 HSI and Attitude Indicator System
AK-450 ELT with Panel Mounted Control
Garmin GTX 320 Transponder with Mode C
Encoder Model PNSSD120-20
Shadin Fuel Flow
Hobbs Meter
Cylinder Temperature Guage
Avionics Master
Strobe Lights, Wing Mounted Landing Light
24 Volt Cigarette Style Power Receptacle

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