Tiger Moth for sale. An original de Havilland 1941 Model 82C. One of a kind. Beautifully restored.

Tiger Moth for sale. An original de Havilland 1941 Model 82C. One of a kind. Beautifully restored.
Professionally rebuilt and modified by classic and
antique restoration expert Gar Williams.

This unique Tiger Moth was built in Canada in 1941, model 82C. Serial #DHC-1847. It was based at several Canadian military bases as a primary open cockpit trainer for hundreds of RCAF and R.A.F pilots during World War II.

After the war it was sold as war surplus and was owned by several Canadian flying clubs.

In 1969 this Tiger Moth was purchased by Richard and William King and flown to Rhinebeck, New York, where it was featured in the air shows held there every weekend from 1970 until 1986. The engine, a Gypsy Major 1C-2, was completely overhauled by Gypsy Major Specialist Perry Hyde, Jr., A & P 6092471.

I purchased this classic Tiger Moth in June 1987 and turned it over to Gar Williams of Naperville, Illinois.

It was completely rebuilt and extensively modified. The intention was to have it more closely resemble the British made Tiger Moth 82A. The rebuild was completed in 1991 and test flown in May of that year and delivered to me at Koerner Airport in Kankakee, Illinois. 82 LN is now at the Viroqua, Wisconsin Airport (Y-51).

Because of the extensive modifications, a new registration number, NX-82LN, was assigned on May 14, 1991.

My reason for selling this beautiful Tiger Moth is singular - I have too many airplanes. I own a Stinson Voyager 108-3, a Leza Lockwood Air Cam, and a Stinson SR-10 Gullwing. The SR-10 has been under a complete rebuild for seven years. Completion is scheduled for this summer.

The Canadian Tiger Moth has some features that are superior to the British model. These features were, of course, retained during the rebuild. They include brakes, better cowling design, a steerable tail wheel, steel struts instead of wood and main wheels located about 9 inches forward when compared to the 82A model. And the elevator trim is an improvement.

I've also installed a wind driven generator (alternator), glove leather seat, cushions and back rest, burled maple instrument panel, stainless steel flying wires, new tie rod between lower wings recommended by a Service Bulletin and Slick Magnetos, a terrific improvement. All of these additions were made recently.

What follows is the rebuild description entered in the log book by Gar Williams:

May 14 1991 Aircraft total time 2387.45. Aircraft restoration completed this date. Fuselage repairs included sandblasting and repainting all the steel tubing structure. Replaced all fuselage woodwork following the original patterns using aircraft grade materials and Aerolite glue. Installed all new control cables in the fuselage, tail, and wings. Installed all new electrical components and wiring. Replaced the trailing edges on both elevators and rudder. Recovered and refinished the entire aircraft with Stits HS90X fabric and Stits Poly-Dope following the Stits Procedure manual. Colors are Ag-cat Yellow and Bahama Blue. Assembled the aircraft with all new hardware. Installed a new fuel tank and all new fuel lines. Installed a Gel Cell battery in the front cockpit. Replated the windshield frames and installed new glass. Installed all new or overhauled instruments in both cockpits. Installed a Safe-Flite intercom, Terra TX720 Com unit, and Apollo 604 Loran in the rear cockpit. Installed new seat belts and shoulder harness in both cockpits. Aircraft assembled and rigged in accordance with DHD DH-82C factory manual. Aircraft weighed, new empty weight is 1230.5 pounds, empty weight CG is +25.65". I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with the scope and detail of appendix D of FAR part 43 and has been found airworthy.

- G.W. Williams

May 14th thru 17th 1991. Test flying - functional check OK.

- 5:45 G. Williams

The engine has about 95 hours since its major overhaul, the airframe about half that amount since the 1991 rebuild by Gar Williams.

This Tiger Moth will be sold with a complete annual and can be delivered at no charge within 200 miles of Southwest Wisconsin.

Selling price reduced on this beautiful airplane. I am eager to sell at any reasonable offer.