de Havilland DHC-3 Pre-Buy Checklist
Turboprop · 18 active
Purchase Price
$150K-$800K
Prebuy Items
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ADs
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Insurance
$5,985
per year (experienced)
Safety Record (NTSB)
Public incident data · 1982-2025
18
Total Incidents
18
Accidents
7
Fatal
1000.0
Per 1K Fleet
Raw public data from NTSB. Not a safety grade. Compare with fleet size and hours flown.
Purchase Price by Year
1970-1979
$75K-$144K
1980-1989
$100K-$192K
1990-1999
$140K-$269K
2000-2009
$200K-$385K
2010-2019
$299K-$577K
2020-present
$499K-$962K
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a de Havilland DHC-3 cost?
Typical purchase price: $150K-$800K
What should I check before buying a de Havilland DHC-3?
Have a qualified A&P mechanic perform a thorough pre-buy inspection of the airframe, engine, avionics, and logbooks.
How much is insurance for a de Havilland DHC-3?
Experienced pilots: $5,985-$7,315/year.
Are there any known issues with the de Havilland DHC-3?
Check FAA airworthiness directives and type club resources for known issues.
Cost Summary
Purchase$150K-$800K
Annual Fixed$14,785/yr
Hourly Variable$339.11/hr
5-Year Total$393K-$1.3M
Engine
ModelP&W PT6A SERIES
Power500 HP
TBO3,600 hrs
Overhaul$320,000-$480,000
Disclaimer
This guide is for informational purposes only. Always hire a qualified A&P mechanic for a professional pre-buy inspection. Data sourced from FAA records and industry benchmarks.