Registry / Dehavilland / DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) / N4957W

Own N4957W?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N4957W V

Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · 1959 · Homer, AK

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N4957W is a 1959 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) (serial 1385), registered to Ak Air Leasing LLC (LLC) in Homer, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 1993 (33 years ago). It carries a P&W R-985 SERIES engine rated at 450 hp, the engine on 78% of registered Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6260D. It is one of 92 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) aircraft on the FAA registry. Ak Air Leasing LLC holds 5 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Ak Air Leasing LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Homer, AK
Serial number
1385
Year built
1959 · 67 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6260D · 51423015 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 15, 2024
Airworthiness date
Aug 18, 1993
Last FAA activity
Nov 15, 2024
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2031
FAA region
5

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W R-985 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
450 hp
Power per seat
56 hp
FAA engine code
52008

66 of the 85 registered Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) carry this engine (78%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Runway requirement (estimate)

A Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) needs roughly 1,050 ft of runway for takeoff at sea level (takeoff distance ~870 ft plus a 15% safety margin). Check it against a destination airport →

Planning estimate for takeoff only — excludes landing distance, wind, density altitude, and contamination. Verify against the aircraft's POH/AFM.

Community facts about N4957W

Reported by pilots, owners and enthusiasts — community-reported and admin-checked before they publish. Always verify anything important against the aircraft's records.

Add a fact about N4957W

Your email is used only to notify you about your submission — it's never shown publicly.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N4957W.

Share your experience with N4957W

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N4957W (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N4957W? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking recent positions on file

ICAO24: a6260d
Last known — 2 months ago N4957W
Observed 2026-08-08 21:17:41 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
108 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,825 ft
Track
59.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 59.36165, Lng -152.63690
Map loads when scrolled into view …
📸 Upload a photo of N4957W

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2808002

Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R-985 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 450 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N4957W
Serial Number: 1385
Year Manufactured: 1959
ACFTREF Code: 2808002
Engine Code: 52008
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Documents & resources

Commonly available reference sources for the Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A). Always confirm against the manufacturer's current, authoritative publication for your specific aircraft.

View the Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) model overview, reviews & photos →

These are commonly available reference sources. FerryFlight Hub does not provide sample or generated documents on this page.

FerryFlight Hub is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any aircraft manufacturer, the FAA, or any document publisher. References are NOT for operational, navigational, or flight-planning use — always rely on the current, FAA-approved documentation for the specific aircraft. We link to official or publicly available sources and do not host or redistribute copyrighted material. Provided "as is," without warranty of any kind as to accuracy, completeness, or currency.

Report a problem with this document (wrong fitment, outdated, or copyright / takedown) · Full document policy

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51423015
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6260D

Registrant

Ak Air Leasing LLC
LLC
View all 5 aircraft registered to this owner →
2282 Kachemak Dr
Homer, AK, 996038019
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 15, 2024
Airworthiness Aug 18, 1993
Expiration Nov 30, 2031
Last Activity Nov 15, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote

Other Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) registrations