1952 DEHAVILLAND DHC-1 SERIES 22 // N5UK

Asking Price: $90,000

Year 1952
MakeDEHAVILLAND
ModelDHC-1 SERIES 22
S/NCI-0282
No of Seats2

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 – Best Chipmunk and 2018 – Preservation Award) that perfectly blends timeless design with modern utility.

Highlights: 
  • 1952 de Havilland DHC-1 Series 22
    Classic aircraft with extensive restoration history
  • Oshkosh Awards: 2016 Best Chipmunk Winner  & 2018 Preservation Winner! 
  • Slick Magnetos installed 2023
Performance Specs: 
  • Gross Weight: MGTOW 2100 LBS 
  • Useful Load: 681
  • Cruise Speed: 100-105 KTS
  • Range: 240 NM
  • Fuel Capacity: 22 US Gallons 
  • Fuel Burn: 8-9 GPH
Aircraft Specs:
  • Aircraft Make: De Havilland
  • Aircraft Model: Chipmunk DHC-1-22
  • Aircraft SN: CI 0282
  • Aircraft Time: 8436
  • Date of annual: August 26, 2026
Engine: 
  • Engine Make: De Havilland Gipsy Major
  • Engine Model: 10 MK2
  • Engine SN:  11791
  • Engine Time: 642
  • Horsepower: 145
  • Date of overhaul: Oct 10, 2007.
  • Location of overhaul: Morganton, NC
Prop:
  • Prop Make: Fairey Reid
  • Prop Model: DWG #66753 Angle X1/5
  • Prop SN: FR 41609
  • Prop Time: 642
  • Prop Type: fixed pitch
Avionics:
  • Garmin 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.    

Flight Instruments

  • 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.      

Safety & Emergency

  • ELT: An Emergency Locator Transmitter 

Flight Rules: VFR

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

2007 full restoration. Traditional red and white body with trademark bullseye details

9/10

Interior:

2007 Full restoration. Black on black, good condition

7/10

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1952 DEHAVILLAND DHC-1 SERIES 22 // N5UK