1954 DEHAVILLAND DHC-2

1954

N654DF

753

Used

EAU

5,371

6

Potentially one of the nicest Beavers in the World, with only 125 hours since complete restore, Midwest operated since restore. No two DHC-2 Beaver rebuilds are the same, N654DF began with a low-time airframe (5,000 hrs) but was completely rebuilt from the ground up and included significant rebuild upgrades that extend much further beyond cosmetics, STC upgrades, and maintenance/AD compliance. No stone has been left unturn and it shows. Just over 5,000 hrs TT since new and 125 hours since “complete rebuild”, upgraded avionics suite in 2024 includes 3x Garmin 275’s, Garmin GTN 750 NXi, remote mounted Garmin 345 ADSB in & out, Garmin 355 WAAS GPS/Com #2. The list goes on, all logs scanned and available for electronic review. Located in the Midwest, no damage since rebuild, must see firsthand to appreciate.

Complete Rebuild 2006-2009 In addition to the average “Beaver Rebuild”, which most define as engine OH, paint, interior, avionics, and STC installation as specified, this one went down to the bones. Sealand Cabin extension, Alaska Door install, fuselage skin replacement included, wings, cabin roof, fuselage, belly stations, flight control surfaces, all replacement skins were fabricated, epoxy primed for corrosion resistance, and finally painted. High stress points were reviewed for cracks, all windows, windscreens replaced with new, all bearings, rod ends, and pulleys were replaced with new. Flight control cables, rudder, elevator, aileron, elevator trim, fuel selector replaced with new. Hydraulic components disassembled, cleaned, pressure tested and bench checked. Rudder/ Elevator trim box, trim jacks, gone through. New fuel hoses, oil hoses, new fuel gaskets after cleaning, many parts overhauled including but not limited to: Rudder Bar assy, oil cooler, fuel pressure switch, tach generator, fuel boost pump, engine driven pump, starter, vacuum pump, magentos, carb. All new wiring, switches, circuit breakers, contactors and post lights, engine gauges (airspeed, turn coordinator, CHT, CAT, Man Press, fuel quantity, fuel transmitters, electric tach, scott OAT, compass) All new exterior lighting, with many new additions, EGT/CHT JPI engine monitoring system (8 cylinder). Pilot & Co Pilot seat modernized with executive 206 style seats and inertia reel shoulder harnesses, 4 aft seats also modernized with single leather “jump seats”. Engine mount reconditioned, engine mount studs magnafluxed and zinc plated, newly overhauled engine, new lord mounts, and many STC installed per owner direction, including rebuilding Wipline 6100 amphibs. This 3 year rebuild was complete and inclusive, done by some of the best Beaver mechanics in the world. Only 125 hours since the refurbishment.

125 SMOH

1200

Hamilton Standard 22D30

Wipaire 5600 LB GWI Wipline 6100 Amphibious Floats Sealand Cabin Extension Alaskan Door Kenmore Struts SA 1131SE new in 2024 Jasco Alternator 6 Place Executive Style Seating Brackett Air Filter Pre-Oiler System (Oilmatic) Precise Flight Pulse Lights Anti Collision Flashing Beacon Wing Tip & Tail Strobes SOL Exhaust Gaskets Tanis Engine Pre Heater AVAlaska Hour Meter Fuel Booster & Wobble Pump

Avionic Suite updated 2024 Garmin G275 Digital MFD Garmin G275 Digital Primary Attitude Indicator Garmin G275 Digital Primary H.S.I., secondary ADI Garmin GTN 750Xi WAAS GPS/Nav/Com Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS/COM #2 Garmin 345R ADSB in & out, displayed on 750Xi Garmin GMA-35C remote mounted Audio Panel JPI Engine Monitor Overhauled Steam Gauge Airspeed, Turn Coordinator, Altimeter, V.S.I Overhauled MP/RPM/ Oil Temp / CYL Temp/ Amp/Volt Meter 406 ELT

Amphibious

Yes

***Ski's Available

Completed post rebuild in 2009 by Park Rapids Aviation, overall Red w/ Black and Silver Metallic striping, sharp shows 10/10, 6100 amphibs painted overall Silver. Always Hangared.

2009

Custom executive interior, modernized Cessna pilot/co pilot articulating seats with inertial reel shoulder harnesses, 4 individual executive seats all covered in gray and light gray leather, beige headliner, coordinated gray leather sidewalls. 6 place headset jacks, currently equipped w/4 place seating and a huge amount of storage behind the first row! Set up with 6 place intercom jacks, 2x individual executive style Cessna includes and 1 matching bench seat (shown in photos)

2009

2/2026