Britten-Norman BN-2A-8
8 Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1976.
- Registered today
- 8
- Years built
- 1969–1976
- Seats
- 10
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 ADs match the Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 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
- 5
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 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-8 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 6, 2013Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Culebra, PRN909GD
- Aug 7, 1997Substantial damage · serious injuries · Fajardo, PRN26JA
- Dec 13, 1984Substantial damage · none injuries · San Juan, PRN119DW
- Mar 6, 1984Substantial damage · serious injuries · Tobyhanna, PAN19WA
- Apr 7, 1983Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Selawik, AK
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19958 reports on Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- shaft2
- angle1
- cylinder1
- drag angle1
- master cylinder1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1969 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 | |
| 1972 | 2 | |
| 1974 | 1 | |
| 1976 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Britten-Norman BN-2A-8; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 8 service difficulty reports on Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 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
- 115 mph
BN-2A-8 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N121DW | 1972 | San Juan, PR | Jul 21, 2003 |
| N19WA | 1976 | St James, MI | Dec 13, 1985 |
| N296TA | — | Fort Lauderdale, FL | May 4, 2021 |
| N606NT | 1972 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Feb 14, 2017 |
| N903GD | — | Culebra, PR | Feb 23, 2001 |
| N913GD | 1970 | Culebra, PR | Oct 8, 2009 |
| N921GD | 1974 | Culebra, PR | Oct 18, 2022 |
| N95BN | 1969 | Charlevoix, MI | Mar 9, 1989 |