Seaplane Operations in the Pacific Northwest
A ground handler (and her assistant) secure a deHavilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver to the dock at their facility on Lake Washington in Kenmore, Washington. A modernized version of the rugged, 1940s-era bush plane, the thin nose and large exhaust stacks reveal the more powerful turbine engine that has been installed in place of the original piston radial engine.
A mainstay of Kenmore’s fleet, the last Beaver emerged from the assembly line in 1967. In addition to providing scheduled and non-scheduled air service, Kenmore has also developed a capable and well-respected aircraft service, repair, and restoration operation. Operators of the deHavilland Beaver and Otter types commonly utilize Kenmore for modifications, repairs, and rebuilds of their aircraft.
Currently, Kenmore’s fleet comprises both piston and turbine versions of the Beaver and Otter, as well as the Pilatus PC-12, Cessna 208 Caravan, and Piper Super Cub.
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