N987SP

This airframe, registered as N987SP, is a De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.I Beaver built in 1949 with manufacturer serial number 83. The aircraft is listed on the U.S. registry and is owned by the corporation FDEXDUB HOLDINGS LLC, based in Miami, FL, US; the current listing reflects corporate ownership rather than an individual operator. Notable registry information includes its U.S. registration status and an assessed market value of $620,000, which indicates a serviceable vintage utility airframe retained for commercial or private utility roles.

The airframe is configured with a utility cabin in a 6-seat layout that is flexible for mixed cargo and passenger usage, reflecting the Beaver’s original design intent for bush and utility operations. Typical mission profiles for this specific aircraft would include short to medium-distance transport, freight hauling, and remote access flights operating from a Miami-based corporate owner when repositioned; its range of 395 nm and cruise of 113 kts make it suitable for regional hops and island or coastal work. Avionics fit and specific avionics upgrades are not published for this airframe; maintenance considerations focus on vintage radial-engine upkeep for the Pratt & Whitney R-985, and airframe value reflects its preserved utility configuration and condition.

The De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.I Beaver family occupies a performance niche as a rugged, single-engine utility aircraft prized for short-field performance and flexible cabin arrangements. Competing models in the same mission space typically include older single-engine utility types that appeal to buyers needing STOL-capable, simple-configuration aircraft. For a 1949 serial 83 airframe like N987SP, buyer and charter demand centers on operators valuing proven reliability and adaptability; maintenance and resale considerations are dominated by availability and condition of the R-985 engine and the cost implications of preserving a historic but actively used airframe.