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DEHAVILLAND DHC-1 CHIPMUNK
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK listings ($82,579), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -5,579 hr vs comps +11.2%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,854 hrs |
| Engine time | 0 SOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
Description
DHC-1 Chippy Good, sound honest specimen, well looked after and with one of the more noteworthy histories of any Australian Chippy, having been converted to Sasin Spraymaster specification in 1965 and operated in that unusual configuration until restoration and conversion back to stock condition in 2005. This Chippy has flown 2854 hours TT; is fitted with Garmin GTX 327 and GNC 300XL, Garmin G5, recent batteries, VHF antenna and brake rotors. AU$120,000 o.n.o.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
62nd pct$84k · 62nd percentile of 8 listings
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General
| Manufacturer | DEHAVILLAND |
|---|---|
| Model | DHC-1 CHIPMUNK |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | VH-BCA |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,854 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 0 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1500 |
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Last flight
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