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 apply3 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 19955 reports on Britten-Norman BN-2A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bearing1
- case1
- control rod1
- selector1
- unknown1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1969 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3 | |
| 1973 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 1 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N101NE | 1973 | Homestead, FL | Aug 20, 2012 |
| N131JL | 1970 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | May 4, 2021 |
| N137MW | 1970 | Beaver Island, MI | Feb 18, 1998 |
| N401WB | 1969 | Westerly, RI | May 15, 2013 |
| N80KM | 1969 | Beaver Island, MI | Nov 6, 2000 |
| N866JA | 1970 | Beaver Island, MI | Jan 27, 2012 |
| N909VL | 1978 | San Juan, PR | Dec 4, 2024 |
| N910VL | 1969 | San Juan, PR | Apr 2, 2026 |