N53941 - 1950 DEHAVILLAND DHC 1 CHIPMUNK

1950

DEHAVILLAND

DHC-1 CHIPMUNK

N53941

01-0088

VFR

Used

7314.0

2

This DeHavilland Chipmunk is a former British Royal Air Force primary training for RAF pilots. These birds are built to some very tough mil-spec standards and are a dream to fly. Low maintenance and economical to operate. This bird sports a low-time engine, excellent paint & interior, good digital avionics, and tons of military flight & maintenance records. This is your chance to own a good solid military trainer that is one of the cheapest to own and operate!

7,314 hours Total Time Since New

432

SMOH

432 hours since Major Overhaul DeHavilland ‘Gypsy Major 10’ Inverse 4-cylinder Engine with 145 HP / Model # 10 MK1-3A / Ser # DHC103

Fairey Reed Fixed-Pitch Prop / Ser # 34776

Narco 810 TSO Digital 720 Channel Com Radio Narco AT-165 TSO Digital Transponder w/ Mode-C Encoder

This cover on top of this engine has had the “O-Ring Mod” done to eliminate oil seepage the original design was prone to have. 2-Place Voice-Activated Intercom Air-Oil Separator Nautical Style Horizontal Compass Push-to-Talk Switches Cruise speed 120-130 MPH / Max Speed 138 MPH Fuel Burn 6-8 GPH Gross Takeoff Weight: 2,100 lbs Range: 280 miles Wingspan: 34 ft 4 inches Length: 25 ft 5 inches Rated for aerobatic flight.

Original Royal Air Force paint scheme and RAF serial # of WB650. Paint and fabric controls are is in good condition. Always hangared. Rated - 7+.

Black original military-style upholstery. Very good condition. Rated – 7+.

Annual Condition Inspection next due: Fresh Annual with Sale! No Known Damage History. Extensive military records from the 1960’s forward. And, all civil aircraft logs from 1975 to present.