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De Havilland CanadaSingle-engine piston · Illinois (USA)

1952 De Havilland Canada Chipmunk DHC-1

Price
$90,000
Year
1952
Total time
8,436 hours
Location
United States
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Specifications

General

Location
Illinois (USA)
Manufacturer
De Havilland
Serial Number
CI-0282
Registration No
N5UK

Airframe

Total time
8436 hrs

Avionics

Package
Garmin
Full List
(steamGarmin GNC 250XL: A panel-mounted GPS/COM unit.
Terra TRT 250D
A VFR transponder.
Ack a-30
A blind encoder.
Appareo Stratus ESG
An ADS-B Out transponder.
Appareo Stratus 2S
A portable receiver.
Altimeter
Standard pressure altimeter.
Airspeed Indicator
Calibrated for knots (up to 166 knots).
Tachometer
Recording engine RPM.
Directional Gyro (D.G.) & Horizon
Gyroscopic flight instruments installed in both front and rear cockpits.
Rate of Climb Indicator
Vertical speed instrument.
Magnetic Compass
Standard fluid-filled compass.
Engine Monitoring
Instruments for Oil Pressure and Oil Temperature.
ELT
An Emergency Locator Transmitter
Flight Rules
VFR

Equipment

A complete rebuild / extensive restoration following freshwater flood damage in 2007; Maintenance consistent and kept current from restoration to present day Comes with 2 main new landing gear tires and tubes also upgraded Slick Magnetos

Interior

  • Interior upgrades to aircraft last made in 2007.
  • 2007 Full restoration. Black on black, good condition
  • 7/10

Exterior

  • Aircraft last painted in 2007.
  • 2007 full restoration. Traditional red and white body with trademark bullseye details
  • 9/10

Maintenance

Date of annual
August 2026

Summary

Own a piece of aviation history with this exceptional 1952 de Havilland Chipmunk Series 22. Built in Hatfield, England and was used by the Royal Air Force as a Primary Trainer. This aircraft is not just a vintage classic—it is an Oshkosh Award Winner (2016 and 2018) that perfectly blends timeless design with modern utility.

This aircraft starts an online auction on September 30, 2026.

Aircraft record

N5UK

Registration

Registration
N5UK
Registered as
Dehavilland DHC-1 SERIES 22
Year
1952
Serial number
CI-0282
Engine
Ama/Expr Unknown Eng
Certificate
Experimental
Airworthiness date
1992-12-15
Registered since
2021-07-31
Registration valid to
2028-07-31
Status
Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record

On the market

Sep 2026 – now
$90,000
Oct 2026 – now
–

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