Pilatus Britten-NormanCertified · Fixed-wing · United Kingdom
BN-2A-26
- Seats
- 10 10
- Power
- 260 hp194 kW
- Cruise
- 130 kt241 km/h
- US register
- 1 aircraft1 aircraft
About the BN-2A-26
The Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 is a British twin-engine, shoulder-wing monoplane designed for regional airline and light utility transport duties. Featuring a fixed tricycle landing gear arrangement and a rectangular cabin layout, it accommodates a single pilot and up to ten people, suiting short-haul transport and rough-field operations.
The aircraft was developed in the 1960s and has remained a commercial success with numerous civil and military operators worldwide. Early examples were built domestically before assembly shifted overseas for a period, later returning to its original country of manufacture. The type is widely utilized for diverse missions including passenger charters, cargo hauling, aerial surveillance, and skydiving due to its robust design and quick-change interior.
Engines fitted
1 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming O-540 | 250 hp | 1 |
This page covers the Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26: the same aircraft under other designations.
BN-2A-26 running costs
$459 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $17,214 | $22,058 | $25,805 |
| Oil | $400 | $500 | $650 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $6,667 | $7,917 | $10,384 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $1,833 | $2,167 | $2,500 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $5,000 | $7,000 | $9,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $34,114 | $45,942 | $57,939 |
| Per hour | $341 | $459 | $579 |
Engine
- Model
- 2 × Lycoming O-540-E4C5
- Power
- 250 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 22.8 – 28.8 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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