1952 DeHavilland Chipmunk // Rare Certified Chipmunk // N829WP

Auction Start: June 18, 2025
Auction End: June 25, 2025 12:00 pm

DHC-1 CHIPMUNK Details

Make:

DE HAVILLAND

Model:

DHC-1 CHIPMUNK

Year:

1952

Auction Start Date:
June 18, 2025
Auction Start Date:

2025-06-18

Serial No:

C1-0710

Seat:

2

Category:

Normal

Time:

7575

Location: 12N (NEW JERSEY)
Description: This rare 1952 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk is one of the few with a Standard Airworthiness Certificate - not experimental like most British-built models. It has great fabric and paint, which features a RCAF Trainer Yellow paint scheme, original cockpit instruments in good shape, and a Slick magneto upgrade with full STC paperwork. A smooth-flying, sharp-looking certified class for the pilot wants a vintage style without compromise. Highlights: 1 of the very few Chipmunks that are a Standard Airworthiness Aircraft, instead of experimental like other British built Chipmunks Fabric and paint in great condition Original interior instrumentation in good condition Slick mag conversion with proper certified documentation STC.
Airframe Details
  • 1952 De Havilland DHC-1 “Chipmunk”
  • Registration Number: N829WP
  • Serial Number:C1-0710
  • Aircraft Total Time: 7575
  • Date of Annual: Will be sold with fresh annual.
  • Fuel Capacity: 22 gallons
  • Stall Speed: Flaps Up - 52 mph, Flaps Down 30° - 44 mph
  • Useful Load: 672.43 pounds
  • Range: 200 nm
  • Cruise @ 5000 feet - 121 mph
Engine Details
  • De Havilland (Rolls-Royce) Gipsy Major 10 MK2
  • Horsepower: 145 hp
  • Serial Number: 12057
  • Engine Since Major Overhaul: 421 
  • Date of Overhaul: May 25, 2001
  • Engine Since Top Overhaul: 125
  • Date of Top Overhaul: September 30, 2020
  • Location of Top Overhaul: Vintage Engine Technology Limited
Propeller Details
  • Fairey-Reed 81 inch diameter
  • Metal, Two-Blade, Fixed-Pitch
  • Serial Number: FR27769
  • Prop Total Time: 969 SPOH
  • Date of Overhaul: June 1, 1994
Avionics Details

Front Seat:

  • Garmin GTX 327 Transponder 
  • Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B Out
  • BendixKing KLX 135A GPS/COM
  • RPM Gauge
  • Altimeter
  • Airspeed Indicator
  • Vertical Speed Indicator
  • Attitude Indicator
  • Oil Temperature Gauge
  • Oil Pressure Gauge
  • Turn Coordinator
  • Compass
  • IFR Capable? No

 

Back Seat:

  • RPM Gauge
  • Airspeed Indicator
  • Altimeter
  • Attitude Indicator
  • Compass
  • Turn Coordinator
  • Vertical Speed Indicator
  • Oil Pressure Gauge
  • Oil Temperature Gauge
Additional Features
  • Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
  • Incident Date(s): None
  • Gaps/missing Logbooks: Gaps in RAF logs, but civilian logs are complete.
  • Known Flaws: None
  • Known Corrosion: None
Exterior
The aircraft is painted in the RCAF Trainer Yellow paint scheme. It is bright yellow, has RCAF markings, a red-white-blue fin flash, and a maple leaf roundel.
Interior
The interior of the aircraft is black with vinyl seats.
Auction Details
Contact Phone: 254-735-5030
Contact Email: aircrew@airspaceauctions.com
Registration Number: N829WP
Make: DE HAVILLAND
Model: DHC-1 CHIPMUNK
Required Deposit: $3,000
Buyers Premium: 8%
Start Date: June 18, 2025
End Date: June 25, 2025 12:00 pm
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DHC-1 CHIPMUNK Details

Make:

DE HAVILLAND

Model:

DHC-1 CHIPMUNK

Year:

1952

Auction Start Date:
June 18, 2025
Auction Start Date:

2025-06-18

Serial No:

C1-0710

Seat:

2

Category:

Normal

Time:

7575

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