Description
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. Specifications
Year1954
ManufacturerDEHAVILLAND
ModelDHC-2
Registration #N654DF
Serial Number753
ConditionUsed
Based atEAU
Total Time5,371
Number of Seats6
AirframeComplete 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.
Engine 1 Time125 SMOH
Engine 1 TBO1200
Prop SpecsHamilton Standard 22D30
Modifications/ConversionsWipaire 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
Avionics/RadiosAvionic 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
Float TypeAmphibious
Includes Wheeled Landing GearYes
Additional Equipment***Ski's Available
ExteriorCompleted 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.
Year Painted2009
InteriorCustom 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)
Year Interior2009
Inspection Status2/2026
Year1954|
ManufacturerDEHAVILLAND|
ModelDHC-2|
Registration #N654DF|
Serial Number753|
ConditionUsed|
Based atEAU|
Total Time5,371|
Number of Seats6|
AirframeComplete 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.|
Engine 1 Time125 SMOH |
Engine 1 TBO1200|
Prop SpecsHamilton Standard 22D30|
Modifications/ConversionsWipaire 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|
Avionics/RadiosAvionic 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|
Float TypeAmphibious|
Includes Wheeled Landing GearYes|
Additional Equipment***Ski's Available|
ExteriorCompleted 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.|
Year Painted2009|
InteriorCustom 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)|
Year Interior2009|
Inspection Status2/2026|
