Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1520221

Manufacturer (registry)
BRITTEN-NORMAN
Model
BN-2A-21
Registry code
1520221
Registered
2 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
10
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
127 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 · 13

1967Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 13 aircraft
19671
19701
19711
19731
19741
19751
19762
19772
19781
19801
19891

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 48

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

1969In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 53 ADs
19692
19707
19711
19751
19764
19771
19781
19833
19861
19871
19951
19961
19974
19984
20025
20032
20051
20063
20071
20111
20131
20141
20162
20171
20211
20241
20251
See all 53 ADs
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1520221'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1520221'))
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Registered aircraft · 2

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NTSB investigations · 3

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 3

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

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Service difficulty reports · 11

SDR CA140624006Servo · malfunctioned(CAN) SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE, AFTER ESTABLISHING THE ACFT IN LEVEL CRUISE, THE PILOT NOTED FLUCTUATIONS IN THE RT ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY, BUT THE PILOT ELECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE FOR INVESTIGATION. AN ENGINE RJun 20, 2014 · Bnorm BN2A21 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA130611011Ground Wire · loose(CAN) AN INSPECTION REVEALED A LOOSE GROUND WIRE ON THE PORT SIDE ACTUATOR FOR THE WING TIP TANK FUEL COCK. GROUND WIRE WAS TIGHTENED AT THE ADJACENT TERMINAL STRIP. GROUND FUNCTION TESTED OK. ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jun 10, 2013 · Bnorm BN2A21 · Fuel System WiringSDR CA120728001Distributor Blk · loose(CAN) MAG WAS REMOVED DUE TO BEING UNSERVICEABLE WITH UNKNOWN HOURS. WHEN INSPECTED THE OIL LIGHT BEARING IN THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK WAS LOOSE IN THE PLASTIC MATERIAL. THIS CAUSED THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR ELECTRODE TO WEAR AGAINST THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK ELECTRODES Jul 24, 2012 · Bnorm BN2A21 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA090429004Connecting Rod · fractured(CAN) CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. PROP FEATHERED. ACFT RETURNED TO BASE ON ONE ENG. ENG CASE FOUND SHATTERED AT ACCY SECTION. CRANKSHAFT FOUND FRACTURED AT NR6 CONNECTING ROD BEARING. CAM SHAFT, ALL ROTATING COMPONENTS, AND ENGINE MOUNT DAMAGMar 18, 2009 · Bnorm BN2A21 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA050407001Governor · seized(CAN) THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED FOR DESTINATION WITH ONE PILOT ABOARD. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT ENGINE S/N L12245-48 RPM BEGAN TO DETERIORATE. THE PILOT SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND RETURNED FOR A NORMAL LANDING AT THE DEPARTURE AIRFIELD. INSPECTION REVEALEApr 5, 2005 · Bnorm BN2A21 · Propeller GovernorSDR AUS20031265Altimeter · out of adjust(AUS) ALTIMETER OUT OF CALIBRATION.Dec 5, 2003 · Bnorm BN2A21 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR AU010252Pin · failed(AUS) RT ENGINE MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING PIN MIGRATED OUT, ALLOWING THE FLANGE SECURING PIN AND FLANGE TO FAIL. LOSS OF ENGINE OIL.Mar 12, 2001 · Bnorm BN2A21 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU000612Bracket · cracked(AUS) ELEVATOR BRACKET CRACKED ALONG THE BEND RADII OF ONE SIDE.Jul 20, 2000 · Bnorm BN2A21 · Elevator Tab, Attach FittingsSDR AU990684Line · loose(AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER FUEL INJECTOR LINE BETWEEN DISTRIBUTION VALVE AND INJECTOR NOZZLE DISCONNECTED AT BOTH ENDS. THE 'P' CLAMPS WERE ALSO UNDONE. FUEL LEAKING INTO ENGINE BAY.Apr 11, 1999 · Bnorm BN2A21 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR AU980243Switch · broken(AUS) FLAP ACTUATION SWITCH BROKE APART DURING ACTUATION.Mar 2, 1998 · Bnorm BN2A21 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AU970279Structure · corroded(AUS) AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE CONTAINED EXTENSIVE CORROSION:-1. MAINPLANES HAD SEALING MATERIAL MISSING FROM LOWER SPAN LAMINATES BETWEEN FUSELAGE AND ENGINE NACELLE ALLOWING MOISTURE INGRESS AND CORROSION 2. WING SKINS PEELED BACK TO REVEAL EXFOLIATION CORROSION Mar 21, 1997 · Bnorm BN2A21 · Fuselage Main, Structure
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STCs that may be installed · 98

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.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1520221')
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PMA parts · 316

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.

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A17EU')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['BN-2A-21'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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