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Britten-Norman aircraft models

13 models and 54 aircraft registered with the FAA under the manufacturer name BRITTEN-NORMAN.

Models

ModelTypeRegisteredValidBuilt
BN2A-26 ISLANDERFixed wing multi engine14141969-1988
BN-2AFixed wing multi engine881969-1978
BN-2A-8Fixed wing multi engine881969-1976
BN-2A-27Fixed wing multi engine551971-1978
BN-2A-9Fixed wing multi engine441973-1974
BN-2B-26Fixed wing multi engine441981-1984
BN-2A-20Fixed wing multi engine331976-1976
BN-2A MK IIIFixed wing multi engine221979-1979
BN-2A-21Fixed wing multi engine221976-1978
BN-2 ISLANDERFixed wing multi engine111971-1971
BN-2A-6Fixed wing multi engine111971-1971
BN 2A MKIII 2Fixed wing multi engine111983-1983
BN-2B-21Fixed wing multi engine111982-1982

Britten-Norman aircraft in the FAA registry

Britten-Norman is a privately owned British aircraft manufacturer and aviation services provider. It stands as the sole independent commercial aircraft producer in the United Kingdom, having sold its aircraft to customers in more than 120 countries. The company’s historic home is located at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, though airframes have been assembled under subcontract in Romania for over 50 years.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry, there are 54 registered Britten-Norman aircraft under the manufacturer name "BRITTEN-NORMAN." All 54 valid registrations are fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft powered by reciprocating engines. The majority of these aircraft were built between 1969 and 1988, with half of them constructed in 1976 or earlier. In terms of airworthiness, 48 are classified as standard, while one holds multiple certification and another is restricted.

Geographically, the fleet is heavily concentrated in specific regions. Puerto Rico holds the most registrations with 19 aircraft, followed by Florida with 10, and Michigan with 7.

The most common model in the registry is the BN2A-26 Islander, with 14 aircraft built between 1969 and 1988. The BN-2A follows with 8 units built from 1969 to 1978, and the BN-2A-8 also has 8 registrations from 1969 to 1976. Other notable models include the BN-2A-27 with 5 aircraft and the BN-2A-9 and BN-2B-26 with 4 each. Most of these variants accommodate 10 seats.

The Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS) for these top models are held under TCDS A17EU by Britten-Norman Aerospace Ltd. This certificate covers the BN-2A, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-27, and BN-2A-9. Each registered aircraft has a unique N-number record, and each model page provides its specific specifications and TCDS details.

Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Britten-Norman.