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Britten Norman BN-2B-20

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1520302

Manufacturer (registry)
BRITTEN NORMAN LTD.
Model
BN-2B-20
Registry code
1520302
Registered
2 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
10
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
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 · 4

1981Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 26

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

1983In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 2

N70ASInternational Air Services Inc Trustee · Carson City, NVBuilt 2019 · S/N 2314N989YGBn Aerospace Sales Inc Trustee · Wilmington, DES/N 2279
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NTSB investigations · 1

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 LAX95LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman Islander BN2B-20 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)An undetermined failure of the left engine. The inability of the airplane to maintain level flight and exceeding the one-engine capability was a factor in the accident.Dec 2, 1994 · N16VM · Destroyed
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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.

Incident 20170222005699IBritten-Norman BN-2B · Kenai, AKPilot of aircraft received taxi clearance from ramp to runway 2L via golf and foxtrot taxiway. No mention of snowplow was made to aircraft from ATC(contract tower). Snowplow was removing snow berm from taxiway golf and stopped while on the taxiway. Aircraft…Feb 22, 2017 · N848MA · Minor damageIncident 20080823857139IBnorm BN2 · Boise, ID(-23) While departing mackey bar with varible surface winds, the pilot stated shortly after his liftoff, the aircraft settled back onto the runway which increased the ground roll, prior to a second lift off. The pilot stated during the initial climb-out…Aug 23, 2008 · N848MA · Minor damageAccident 19941202040259ABnorm BN2B20 · Majaro, PSSmoke from left engine. Loosing oil and quit. Unable continue. Ditched. Recent engine overhaul. Over gross weight.Dec 2, 1994 · N16VM · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports · 59

SDR HYIA20260508001Exhaust Pipe · brokenDURING PREFLIGHT THE PILOT NOTED THAT AN EXHAUST PIPE ON THE RIGHT ENGINE WAS CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COWLING. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE CROSSOVER EXHAUST PIPE AND REPAIRED THE ENGINE COWLING WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.May 3, 2026 · N540BN · Bnorm BN2B20 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR HYIA20211105001None · noneTHE PILOT REPORTED DURING CRUISE THE RIGHT ENGINE RPM AND OIL PRESSURE NOTICEABLE GOING DOWN, WITH THE ENGINE GOING INTO A FEATHER. THE PILOT ELECTED TO SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN A SINGLE-ENGINE LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE CRANKSHAFNov 3, 2021 · N510BN · Bnorm BN2B20 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR HYIA20200110001Seal · unsecurePILOT REPORTED CRACKLING SOUND AND FAINT SMELL OF BURNING ON LANDING - THOUGHT TO BE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND WIRING BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND PERFORMED ENGINE RUNS WITH NO DEFECTS OR ADJan 8, 2020 · N520BN · Bnorm BN2B20 · Flight Compartment Windows
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STCs that may be installed · 102

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 SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLCSTC SA02019SE-DInstallation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation SystemGarmin International Inc.
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PMA parts · 303

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.

RAP164-01506Brake DiscRapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-01506 · Jun 3, 2026RAP164-02201Brake DiscRapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-02201 Cleveland · Aug 27, 202520006AAir-Oil CoolerBoyd Niagara LLC · PMA PQ0872NE · Replaces 8534108 · Oct 30, 2024
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Pilatus Britten-Norman BN2B-206 registered aircraftRegistry code 7080220
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