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Britten-Norman BN-2 ISLANDER

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1520202

Manufacturer (registry)
BRITTEN-NORMAN
Model
BN-2 ISLANDER
Registry code
1520202
Registered
1 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
10
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
137 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA17EU
Holder
Britten-Norman Aerospace Ltd.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 5

1968Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 43

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1969In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 6

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Registered aircraft · 1

N55JAOberman Mark · Camarillo, CABuilt 1971 · S/N 295
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NTSB investigations · 5

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB LAX94LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN2A-8 Islander · Santa Rosa Isl, CAA failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain a proper glide path to the runway and his misjudgement of the touchdown point that resulted in an undershoot and subsequent hard landing.Jan 8, 1994 · N55JA · Substantial damageNTSB OAK77FJA08Accident · No injuriesClosedBrittnorman BN-2 · Maui, HIApr 5, 1977 · N555JA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75AS028Accident · 4 fatalClosedBrittnorman BN-2A · Riverton Hts, WADec 26, 1974 · N66HA · DestroyedNTSB MIA72AM057Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBrittnorman BN-2 · Culebra, PRDec 21, 1971 · N589JA · DestroyedNTSB UNK69X0104Accident · No injuriesClosedBrittnorman BN-2A · Narssaruaq, GreenlandJan 3, 1969 · N587JA · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 4

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 19940108003599ABnorm BN2A8 · Santa Rosa, CALanded 10 feet short of dirt island strip. Damaged left wing and flap. Low time in type.Jan 8, 1994 · N55JA · Substantial damageIncident 19820503018319IBnorm BN2 · Redmond, ORLeft brake and wheel caught fire on taxi for takeoff. Worn brake lines caused overheating.May 3, 1982 · N555JA · Minor damageAccident 19770405008479ABnorm BN2 · Maui, HIWind gusts to 30KTS.Apr 5, 1977 · N555JA · Substantial damageAccident 19741226043599ABnorm BN2A · Riverton Hts, WAResidential area. Unk matter in pitot static system effected a/s ind.Dec 26, 1974 · N66HA · Destroyed · 3 fatal
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 119

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA12428CHInstallation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS)Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO CorporationSTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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PMA parts · 223

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

AG3026-836Control Shaft AssemblyAero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Woodward P/N:3026-836 · Jul 21, 202673-CFG-RFuel Quantity Indication PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026S1069100R Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
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