Pilatus Britten-NormanCertified · Fixed-wing · United Kingdom
BN2B-20
- Seats
- 10 10
- Power
- 302 hp225 kW
- Cruise
- 143 kt264 km/h
- US register
- 6 aircraft6 aircraft
About the BN2B-20
The Pilatus Britten-Norman BN2B-20 is a twin-engine, fixed-wing commuter aircraft accommodating up to ten seats. Developed as a versatile utility transport, it suits commercial operators requiring a flexible cabin capable of handling passenger transit, cargo hauling, and air ambulance duties with equal ease.
The type traces its origins to twin creators whose early ventures funded the initial prototype flight from the Isle of Wight in the nineteen-sixties. The later refinement introduced a reworked cockpit, enhanced soundproofing, and a higher landing weight under Swiss ownership, with a significant portion of the fleet assembled abroad. Maintenance compliance relies on standard regulatory directives concerning structural components and landing gear cycles.
Engines fitted
6 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming IO-540 | 300 hp | 6 |
This page covers the Pilatus Britten-Norman BN2B-20 ISLANDER: the same aircraft under other designations.
BN2B-20 running costs
$504 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $20,612 | $26,404 | $30,912 |
| Oil | $480 | $600 | $780 |
| 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 | $37,592 | $50,388 | $63,176 |
| Per hour | $376 | $504 | $632 |
Engine
- Model
- 2 × Lycoming IO-540-K1B5
- Power
- 300 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 27.3 – 34.5 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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