N57XL - 1957 DEHAVILLAND DHC 2




    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1957
    Manufacturer
    DEHAVILLAND
    Model
    DHC-2
    Serial Number
    1680
    Registration #
    N57XL
    Condition
    Used
    Description
    Complete military and civilian logbook history from initial flight. Originally delivered for military service and converted to civilian configuration in 1978. Extensively restored DHC-2 Beaver with a recent Covington-overhauled R-985, new Hartzell 3-blade propeller, Garmin TXi avionics suite, Wipaire 5,600 lb gross weight increase, tip tanks, lifetime wing struts, and extensive STC and airframe enhancements.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    5340
    Airframe Notes
    30 Hrs Since Restoration 5,340 Hrs TT

    Engine

    Engine Manufacturer
    PRATT & WHITNEY
    Engine Time
    30
    Engine Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine TBO
    1800
    Engine Notes
    30 Hrs SMOH Pratt & Whitney R985-AN14B (Covington Aircraft Engines, 2024) 300 SNEW

    Props

    Number of Blades
    3
    Prop Notes
    30 Hrs SNEW Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D/T10282N+4

    Modifications/Conversions

    Modifications/Conversions
    • New windows and windshield • Polished stainless firewall • Lifetime wing struts • Tip tanks • Emergency windows • Great Lakes Aero windshield replacement • Sealand Alaskan door with extended baggage • Wipaire 5,600 lb gross weight increase • Dual control yokes • Copilot brakes • Military seats with 4-point attachment • Rosen visors • Jasco alternator conversion • 28V electrical system with external GPU plug • All-new shielded wiring harness • New breaker bar, breakers & terminal board • Wipaire electric fuel pump • LED lighting • New ACS ignition • Overhauled starter • Overhauled prop governor • Screw-on Airwolf filter • Electronics International engine monitoring, fuel gauges & glass panel monitor • Kenmore firewall battery kit, skylights & rebound rubber upgrade • Seaton Engineering switch install • Sealand instrument relocation kit & lift strut assembly • Cleveland wheels and brakes • Extensive STC upgrades

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    Garmin G500 TXi Garmin GI 275 Garmin GTN 750Xi Garmin GTR 205 Garmin GMA 35c Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out USB Power & Connectivity Artex 406 MHz ELT

    Exterior

    Exterior Notes
    Blue, Silver & White Pearl

    Interior

    Interior Notes
    Leather memory-foam seats Wipaire crossover shoulder harnesses New rear seatbelts LED map & cockpit lighting Chromed finishes Laser-engraved placards New powder-coated panel


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