Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2 ISLANDER
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES
Registered
1
Year Range
1971–1971
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
0
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2 ISLANDER aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- CA 100.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1970s 100.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2 ISLANDER aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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Jan 8, 1994
N55JASANTA ROSA ISL, California
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2 ISLANDER
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2 ISLANDER
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A17EU Historical Rev 26 · 12/17/2025
Britten-Norman Aerospace Ltd.
Models: BN-2A-2, BN-2A-9, BN-2B-20, BN-2A-26 + 14 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2 ISLANDER
16 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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05/22/2023
STC SA01435LA
Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft
Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
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12/06/2022
STC SA00076IB
Installation of Photo luminescent Safety Systems
STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
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05/25/2011
STC SA01435LA
Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft
Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
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06/15/2010
STC SA01435LA
Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft
Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
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11/10/2009
STC SA01435LA
Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft
Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
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02/10/2009
STC SA00769CH
Installation of Champion Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASARTM) ignition system with Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) monitoring capability on airframes with FAA approv…
Champion Aerospace LLC
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04/30/2007
STC SA01692SE (Page 1)
Installation of a Garmin GMX200 Multi Function Display.
Garmin AT Inc.
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06/27/2006
STC SA01435LA
Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft
Firewall Forward Technologies LLC
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12/18/2003
STC SA01435LA
Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft
Firewall Forward Technologies LLC
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11/07/2003
STC SA4005NM (Page 1)
Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System
Precise Flight Inc
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06/04/2001
STC SA4005NM (Page 1)
Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System
Precise Flight Inc
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06/18/1999
STC SA615EA (PAGE 1)
Installation of Whelen anti- collision strobe light system, Models HD, HR or HS (-14 (14V) or -28 (28V)), as replacement for originally installed anti- collision lights. (E50 L-23D…
Whelen Engineering Co Inc
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10/21/1997
STC SA00769CH
Authorizes installation of engines equipped with Unison Limited Authority Spark Advance Regular (LASAR) ignition system with cylinder head temperature (CHT) monitoring capability o…
Unison Industires
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11/06/1992
STC SA5159NM
Installation of chip detector system.
Northwest Aircraft, Inc
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08/14/1992
STC SA2455WE
Installation of air conditioning system.
Keith Products Inc
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05/14/1992
STC SA300CE
Installation of Woodward propeller governors on single and twin engine aircraft. (PA-31-325 modified per Colemill STC SA 970SO)
Woodward Governor Company
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2 ISLANDER
60+ 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.
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10008A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/82D0197BBBF43309862581B5006B5E62.0001##
Air-Oil Cooler
Aavid Niagara LLC replaces 8535576
PMA holder → -
10008A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/58382E50D5BA7F30862581B5006B58A7.0001##
Air-Oil Cooler
Aavid Niagara LLC replaces 8535576
PMA holder → -
EIS-61000-T5C#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6E3DB4CF29E51C1D86257FAB0068F971.0001##
Electroair Electronic Ignition System (Kit)
Electroair Acquisition Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
EIS-61000-T5M#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4CF5A75218AE85EB86257FAB0068F974.0001##
Electroair Electronic Ignition System (Kit)
Electroair Acquisition Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
CD20430#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/89CB357033C1BAE186257C7F00594B50.0001##
Jacket
C & D Associates Inc replaces South Wind P/N 722098
PMA holder → -
RJ5200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3F753F6618FD4A2886257B6300694332.0001##
Turbocharger Kit
Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
RJ5200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/174B461117E33DC6862577FB0054FD88.0001##
Turbocharger Kit
Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL103216-000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID125180869420250407203506.0001##
SkyView HDX Instrumenta-tion
Dynon Avionics, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
RAP164-02201#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID170501026820250829181749.0001##
Brake Disc
Rapco Inc replaces 164-02201 Cleveland
PMA holder → -
10008A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113067664220250303152541.0001##
Air-Oil Cooler
Aavid Niagara, LLC Technologies replaces 8535576
PMA holder → -
SG8916#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID183099284920231121213701.0001##
Filler
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces SG8916
PMA holder → -
10-50011-XFCCC#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184314853620231121213636.0001##
SSUL-X11 Track Assembly
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 10-50011-XFCCC
PMA holder → -
10-50009-XFCCC#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID171981532920231121213619.0001##
SSUL-X Lateral Extension Track Assembly
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 10-50009-XFCCC
PMA holder → -
12-50007#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161986353120231121213738.0001##
Assembly: saf-Tglo® Supplemental Signage/Placard
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 12-50007
PMA holder → -
12-50003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179454486820231121213724.0001##
Assembly: saf-Tglo® Exit (USES)
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 12-50003
PMA holder → -
30-50001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140205643320231121213710.0001##
Scapa 5169 Filler
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 30-50001
PMA holder → -
12-50011#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID195967766820231121213753.0001##
Assembly: saf-Tglo® Whiter Background EXIT Sign (USES)
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 12-50011
PMA holder → -
SG8996#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133100709220231121213653.0001##
Flexible Overcarpet End Cap for SSUL with Tape
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces SG8996
PMA holder → -
12-50013#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID178620059020231121213759.0001##
Assembly: saf-Tglo® Whiter Background Door Operation Signage
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 12-50013
PMA holder → -
12-50001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122213192420231121213718.0001##
Assembly: saf-Tglo® Exit (Text)
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 12-50001
PMA holder → -
12-50009#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127997737420231121213746.0001##
Assembly: saf-Tglo® Whiter Background EXIT Sign (Text)
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 12-50009
PMA holder → -
12-50005#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163594466420231121213731.0001##
Assembly: saf-Tglo® Door Operation Sign
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 12-50005
PMA holder → -
SG8995#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139973266720231121213644.0001##
Flexible Overcarpet for SSUL with Tape
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces SG8995
PMA holder → -
10-50008-XFCCC#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193301962220231121213611.0001##
SSUL-X Track Assembly
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 10-50008-XFCCC
PMA holder → -
10-50010-XFCCC#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID115365142320231121213628.0001##
SSUL-X11 Lateral Extension Track Assembly
STG Aerospace, Inc. replaces 10-50010-XFCCC
PMA holder → -
APS68-01100#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID171282344920231102131425.0001##
Shim, Brake
Aviation Products Systems Inc replaces 068-01100
PMA holder → -
APS66-06200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192794813520221020170228.0001##
Brake Lining
Aviation Products Systems Inc replaces 066-06200
PMA holder → -
APS177-00300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID125243429120221020170337.0001##
Pin
Aviation Products Systems Inc replaces 177-00300
PMA holder → -
APS66-06500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112706106020221020170235.0001##
Brake Lining
Aviation Products Systems Inc replaces 066-06500
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID181024387320220125131353.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID369070383320220125131336.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID294678645620220125131458.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID973140915420220125131317.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID660995348920220125131435.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID675692768120220125131411.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
213718#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F67AB29926BB4CC2862573CC007454E8.0001##
SYNCHRONIZER KITS
Woodward Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
213716#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7C3574242A3D0BB5862573CC007454BB.0001##
SYNCHRONIZER KITS
Woodward Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
F210800#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AF6869BFA9D03962862572F10054C9E6.0001##
Governor - CSSA Type II
ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces F210800
PMA holder → -
F210882#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E4FF2E4599931E7A862572F10054CBF3.0001##
Governor - CSSA
ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces F210882
PMA holder → -
D210882#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/31FCD3B212AE6204862572F10054CBC9.0001##
Governor - CSSA
ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces D210882
PMA holder →
+ 20 more PMA parts on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2 ISLANDER
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 1 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.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N55JA | CA | 1971 | ● | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
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 →