BRANTLY B-2

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered BRANTLY B-2 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving BRANTLY B-2 aircraft

9 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 9.

• Mar 19, 2007

  N5931X

  Vernon, Texas

  NTSB Docket →

• Oct 1, 2006

  N5950X

  Arkansas City, Kansas Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Oct 1, 1994

  N5996X

  HOUSTON, Texas

  NTSB Docket →

• May 4, 1983

  N5912X

  MILTON FREEWTR., Oregon Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Jan 11, 1980

  N5976X

  ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico Serious

  NTSB Docket →

• May 29, 1974

  N5912X

  ATTERBURY, Illinois Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Dec 23, 1967

  N5918X

  GORDON, Nebraska

  NTSB Docket →

• Jul 10, 1967

  N5976X

  MEDFORD, New Jersey

  NTSB Docket →

• Jul 12, 1965

  N6796D

  BESSEMER, Alabama Minor

  NTSB Docket →

02c /  Academic Research

Scholarly work mentioning BRANTLY B-2

Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.

• NASA NTRS 2019 · Conference Paper

  Best Practices for Training the Structures Flight Test Engineer

  The Structures Flight from 412th Test Wing and the Aerostructures Branch at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base have developed a set of best practices for training a struct…

Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to BRANTLY B-2

13 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 13.

• Dec 15, 2021

  Airworthiness Directives; Brantly Helicopters Industries U.S.A. Co., Ltd., and Brantly International, Inc., Helicopters

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Brantly Helicopters Industries U.S.A. Co., Ltd., Model 305 helicopters and Brantly International, Inc., Model B-2, B-2A, and B-2B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack in the tail rotor (T/R) hub. This AD requires repetitive inspecti…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jul 30, 2021

  Airworthiness Directives; Brantly Helicopters Industries U.S.A. Co., Ltd., and Brantly International, Inc., Helicopters

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Brantly Helicopters Industries U.S.A. Co., Ltd., Model 305 helicopters and Brantly International, Inc., Model B-2, B-2A, and B-2B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a crack in the tail rotor (T/R) hub. This proposed AD woul…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Oct 7, 2014

  Airworthiness Directives; Brantly International, Inc. Helicopters

  We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Brantly International, Inc. (Brantly) Model B-2, Model B-2A, and Model B-2B helicopters with certain main rotor blades. This AD requires inspecting each main rotor (M/R) blade for a crack or delamination and removing the blade if a crack exists or if the delaminat…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Oct 16, 2012

  Airworthiness Directives; Brantly International, Inc. Helicopters

  We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Brantly International, Inc. (Brantly) Model B-2, Model B-2A, and Model B-2B helicopters with a certain main rotor blade. This proposed AD was prompted by multiple reports of main rotor (M/R) blade cracks and an accident in which a crack that originated nea…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Dec 31, 2009

  Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

  The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD current…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jul 30, 2009

  Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

  The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Sep 15, 2008

  Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan", installed. This AD requires initial…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• May 19, 2008

  Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan", installed. This proposed AD wo…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jun 6, 2006

  Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

  The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. That AD c…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Apr 17, 2006

  Airworthiness Directives; Brantly International, Inc. Model B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters

  This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Brantly International, Inc. (Brantly) model helicopters. This action requires certain inspections and measurements of the upper tail rotor vertical gearbox (gearbox), vertical shaft (shaft) and shaft housing (housing) and their associated parts…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Feb 24, 2006

  Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

  The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. Th…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Dec 27, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. This AD requires r…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Sep 9, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast," installed. This propose…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for BRANTLY B-2

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

• 2H2 Historical Rev 22 · 12/23/1994

  Brantly International Inc.

  Models: B-2B, B-2, B-2A

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

05 /  Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins

Advisories applicable to BRANTLY B-2

1 SAIB on file. SAIBs are FAA advisory notices — not mandatory like ADs, but worth reviewing for service bulletins and emerging issues.

• 09/23/2004

  SAIB SW-04-90

  SAIB SW-04-90 —

  Read → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for BRANTLY B-2

43 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 04/14/2023

  STC SH3319NM

  Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/04/2023

  STC SA11137SC

  Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

  Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/17/2020

  STC SR02704SE

  Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights

  AeroLED's Holdings LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/17/2020

  STC SR02704SE

  Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights

  AeroLEDS LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/19/2020

  STC SH3319NM (1 OF 2)

  Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the\nLanding /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/29/2019

  STC SR00359BO

  Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.

  Whelen Aerospace Technologies

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/29/2016

  STC SH3319NM

  Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/28/2016

  STC SR00359BO

  Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.

  Whelen Engineering Co Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/14/2015

  STC SR02394AK

  Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system

  Seaplanes North LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/17/2014

  STC SA11137SC

  Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

  Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/09/2014

  STC SH3319NM

  Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/25/2013

  STC SH3319NM

  Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/10/2013

  STC SA11137SC

  Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

  Plane Power Ltd.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/26/2013

  STC SA11137SC

  Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

  Plane-Power Systems, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/14/2013

  STC SA11137SC

  Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

  Plane-Power Systems, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/17/2012

  STC SH3319NM

  Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/23/2012

  STC SR02394AK

  Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system

  Floats Alaska LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/15/2012

  STC SR02394AK

  Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system per Installation Instructions LED03-20R, Rev. IR, dated October 27, 2010.

  Floats Alaska LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/21/2012

  STC SH3319NM

  Installation of Precise Pulselite Control System

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/15/2011

  STC SA1315WE

  Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Cor…

  Universal Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/20/2010

  STC SA00068SE (PAGE 1)

  Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)

  Electronics International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/10/2009

  STC SA593CH (Page 1)

  Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.

  Champion Aerospace LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/24/2008

  STC SA02033AT (PAGE 5)

  Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)

  M-20 Oil Separators LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/10/2006

  STC SA02033AT (PAGE 1)

  Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)

  M-20 Oil Separators LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/08/2005

  STC SA00680SE (5 OF 6

  Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.

  Electronics International

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/29/2005

  STC SA02033AT (PAGE 1)

  Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)

  M-20 Oil Separators LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/17/2005

  STC SA02033AT (PAGE 1)

  Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)

  M-20 Oil Separators LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/04/2004

  STC SA02033AT (PAGE 3)

  Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)

  M-20 Oil Separators LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/12/2004

  STC SA593CH (1 OF 5)

  Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.

  Champion Aerospace LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/07/2003

  STC SH3319NM

  Installation of Precise Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing/Taxi/Recognition Visual Control Light System.

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 13 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for BRANTLY B-2

1 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

• 01-0790906-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112918491420220610124259.0001##

  LED Landing Light

  LoPresti Speed Merchants replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for BRANTLY B-2

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 17 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

• FAA Aircraft Registry →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• NTSB CAROL →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →