Brantly B-2B
34 Brantly B-2B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1961–1997. Most are registered in IN, TX and DE.
- Registered today
- 34
- Years built
- 1961–1997
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply2 ADs match the Brantly B-2B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2021-26-09Tail Rotor HeadJan 19, 2022
- 2014-20-16Brantly International, Inc. HelicoptersNov 12, 2014
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Brantly B-2B
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 23
- Destroyed
- 6
- Substantial damage
- 17
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Brantly B-2B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Brantly B-2B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 24, 2020Destroyed · fatal injuries · Monrovia, INN383ES
- Oct 1, 2017Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Midland, MIN2284U
- Apr 18, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Earl Park, INN2198U
- Mar 25, 2016Substantial damage · serious injuries · Galena, MON2266U
- May 25, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Essex, MDN9023Z
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on Brantly B-2B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- ring1
- shaft1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1961 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 3 | |
| 1964 | 6 | |
| 1965 | 1 | |
| 1966 | 4 | |
| 1967 | 2 | |
| 1968 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 13 |
Buyer checklist
2 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Brantly B-2B; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 23 NTSB events since 1982 involve Brantly B-2B airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Brantly B-2B airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 75 mph
- Type certificate data sheet
- 2H2
- Type certificate holder
- BRANTLY INTERNATIONAL INC
B-2B aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N19GL | 1992 | Leesburg, VA | Jul 31, 2015 |
| N2101U | 1961 | Seneca, SC | Apr 30, 2018 |
| N2171U | — | Fountain Valley, CA | Jul 7, 2020 |
| N2173U | 1963 | Carson City, NV | May 30, 2018 |
| N2175U | 1963 | Middletown, DE | Jun 11, 2025 |
| N2179U | 1963 | Carencro, LA | Sep 15, 1981 |
| N2191U | 1964 | Mahtomedi, MN | Nov 7, 2018 |
| N2196U | 1964 | Greencastle, IN | Aug 7, 2012 |
| N2236U | 1967 | Palm Coast, FL | Feb 15, 2024 |
| N2238U | 1968 | Bybee, TN | Feb 20, 2026 |
| N2241U | 1968 | Roanoke, TX | Mar 27, 2023 |
| N2252U | — | Geneva, OH | Apr 14, 2026 |
| N2257U | — | Celina, OH | Dec 16, 2024 |
| N2259U | 1964 | Martinsville, IN | Mar 31, 2021 |
| N2264U | — | Buffalo, SD | Oct 1, 2015 |
| N2270U | 1964 | Ossian, IN | Nov 7, 1988 |
| N2271U | 1964 | Chiloquin, OR | Jun 22, 2021 |
| N2272U | — | Centralia, WA | Dec 11, 2021 |
| N2277U | — | Twin Falls, ID | — |
| N2284U | — | Wilmington, DE | Nov 17, 2021 |
| N2288U | 1966 | Minonk, IL | Mar 18, 1987 |
| N2289U | 1966 | Leesburg, VA | May 6, 2009 |
| N2290U | 1966 | Seneca, SC | Dec 7, 1999 |
| N2291U | 1966 | Fort Worth, TX | Jul 11, 2022 |
| N342ML | — | Gold Hill, NC | Jan 3, 2020 |