# N4794C: 1951 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-beaver-dhc-2-mk-1) (registry code 2800102, 8 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008)
- Serial number: 342-FM-157
- Year built: 1951
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Certificate issued: March 7, 2012
- Expires: March 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A5E570
- Registered owner: [Kalinin Partners LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KALININ%20PARTNERS%20LLC)
- Location: [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 58.3729° N, 134.1784° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99801, within about 26 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4794C
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4794C

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney R-985 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-985 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC75DAD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAD01), Jul 15, 1974: Dehavilland DHC-2 (N4794C), Sitka, AK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20150112000419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150112000419I), Jan 12, 2015: Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 (N4794C), Juneau, AK, Minor damage. Pilot selected gear down on approach to runway. Visual by the pilot indicated the mains down but bow gear still on top of amphibs. Approach aborted for…
- [Accident 19740715033189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740715033189A), Jul 15, 1974: Dhav DHC2MK1 (N4794C), Sitka, AK, Substantial damage. Aborted due un clr trees on shore. Floats hit logs. Wind calm.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR P9KA2015103003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2015103003), Oct 28, 2015: ELT. INOPERATIVE. DURING A ROUTINE ELT INSPECTION IAW 14 CFR 91.207, THE G SWITCH WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THESE BEACONS.
- [SDR P9KA20150113001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA20150113001), Jan 13, 2015: O-RING. DAMAGED. AS THE AMPHIBIOUS FLOAT EQUIPPED ACFT CONDUCTED ITS LANDING APPROACH, THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND THE LG. BOTH MLG EXTENDED & BOTH NLG REMAINED RETRACTED. THE

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-beaver-dhc-2-mk-1/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney R-985 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series.md

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