Britten-Norman BN2B Islander

Britten-Norman

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Britten-Norman BN2B Islander aircraft
Britten-NormanBritten-Norman BN2B Islander
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About

The definitive piston Islander. Section A of the certificate lists fifteen designations separated by engine choice and hundred-pound mass steps; the BN2B-20 and -26 sit at the top of it, at 6,600 lb both for take-off and for landing.

Weightscompared to Airbus A318

MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight)

2,994kg
0
25k
50k
68k

MLW (Maximum Landing Weight)

2,994kg
0
25k
50k
56k

MZFW (Maximum Zero Fuel Weight)

2,858kg
0
25k
53k

Capacitycompared to Airbus A318

Passenger Capacity

9passengers
0
100
132

7% of A318 maximum capacity

Crew

Total
1
Cockpit
1

Engine Specifications

Engine Count

2×

Engine Model

Avco Lycoming O-540-E4C5 or IO-540-K1B5 piston

Production & History

Production Status

In production

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