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Britten-Norman BN-2A

8 Britten-Norman BN-2A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1978.

Registered today
8
Years built
1969–1978
Seats
10
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Britten-Norman BN-2A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2025-01-01Landing Gear SystemMar 11, 2025
  • 2024-08-03Flight Control System WiringJun 3, 2024
  • 97-22-01Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. (Formerly Britten-Norman) BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2T Series…Nov 28, 1997

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
8
Destroyed
4
Substantial damage
4
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Britten-Norman BN-2A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Britten-Norman BN-2A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Nov 13, 2021Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Beaver Island, MIN866JA
  • Sep 23, 2004Substantial damage · serious injuries · Kodiak, AK
  • Oct 16, 1998Substantial damage · none injuries · English Bay, AK
  • Nov 15, 1990Destroyed · none injuries · Pohnpei, PO
  • Nov 28, 1989Destroyed · fatal injuries · Block Island, RI

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

5 reports on Britten-Norman BN-2A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bearing1
  2. case1
  3. control rod1
  4. selector1
  5. unknown1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19693
19703
19731
19781

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
MI3
FL2
PR2
RI1

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Britten-Norman BN-2A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Britten-Norman BN-2A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 5 service difficulty reports on Britten-Norman BN-2A 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.
See the registered Britten-Norman BN-2A aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
137 mph

BN-2A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N101NE1973Homestead, FLAug 20, 2012
N131JL1970Fort Lauderdale, FLMay 4, 2021
N137MW1970Beaver Island, MIFeb 18, 1998
N401WB1969Westerly, RIMay 15, 2013
N80KM1969Beaver Island, MINov 6, 2000
N866JA1970Beaver Island, MIJan 27, 2012
N909VL1978San Juan, PRDec 4, 2024
N910VL1969San Juan, PRApr 2, 2026

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