VH-UTD - 1941 DEHAVILLAND DH 82A TIGER MOTH II

1941

DEHAVILLAND

DH-82A TIGER MOTH II

DHA-341

VH-UTD

Used

VH UTD Price: A$130,000 Total Time Airframe: 264 hr since full restoration Serial Number: DHA 341 — restored to replicate the original Halcyon, the first Tiger Moth to arrive in Australia in 1935 ________________________________________ Restoration & Historical Lineage • Authentic Halcyon tribute: Meticulously rebuilt to the same specs as the famed 1935 Halcyon example — a piece of Australian aviation history revived. • Full airframe restoration: Completed 2009, top-to-tail rebuild with certified workmanship. • Engine overhauled in Australia (2014): Fitted with a high-compression 142 hp 1C Gipsy Major engine; recent runtime is just 78.1 hrs — effectively “young” at <80 hrs since overhaul. • Performance upgrades: Retains classic slats and brakes for authentic yet safe handling. Awards & Performance Credentials • Best Restoration, AAAA (2009) • Most Original Aircraft, AAAA (2011) • Runner-up, Great Tiger Moth Race (Luskintyre, Hunter Valley) (2014) These accolades underscore both craftsmanship and airworthy excellence. ⚙️ Technical Specifications & Flying Experience • Engine: High-compression 142 hp Gipsy Major 1C with aluminium heads — classic, reliable, air-cooled inverted inline design • Structure: Two-seat, taildragger biplane with the iconic elephant-ear wing design and benign stall/spin characteristics. ️ What Makes VH UTD Unique • Cultural significance: A living tribute to Halcyon — the AFCA’s first Tiger Moth — capturing Australian aviation heritage. • Low time since restoration: Just 264 hrs on the airframe since rebuild, with engine <80 hrs, ensuring many years of joyful, safe flying. • Proven airworthiness: Fresh maintenance release in hand — ready to fly without delay. • Handling & safety features: Slats/brakes enhance low-speed control — ideal for short/grass strip operations. VH UTD offers an opportunity to own not just a beautifully restored Tiger Moth but a part of Australian aviation heritage. From its award-winning workmanship and low hours to its replica-of-Halcyon lineage, it’s a collector-grade aircraft with exceptional flight-ready value.

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