Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2
13 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1973 to 1991; half of them date from 1985 or earlier. Massachusetts has the most (5). 92% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the BN-2 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- Lycoming Io-540-K1B5 (6), Lycoming Io-540 Ser (3), Rolls-Royc 250-B17C (1)
- Seats
- 10
- Makers on the register
- Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd., Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 20, 1988; newest August 20, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Massachusetts5Florida3Wyoming1Puerto Rico1Louisiana1Idaho1
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation8 (62%)LLC3 (23%)Individual1 (8%)Government1 (8%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN2B-20 | 6 | 1985 to 1991 | 46.2% |
| BN-2B-21 | 4 | 1979 to 1988 | 30.8% |
| BN2T ISLANDER | 2 | 1982 to 1983 | 15.4% |
| BN-2A-26 | 1 | 1973 | 7.7% |
When they were built by decade · 1 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid12 (92%)Reports overdue1 (8%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard11 (85%)Restricted1 (8%)None on file1 (8%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Hyannis Air Service INC2Spirit Air INC1Parish Of East Baton Rouge1Islander Cc LLC1Hyannis Air Service INC DBA1Hyannis Air Service INC D/B/A1Hyannis Air Service DBA1Global Aircraft Trust INC Trustee1Five Kilo Whiskey LLC1Cat Aviation LLC1Air Charter INC DBA1
Fleet pages: Hyannis Air Service INC · Spirit Air INC · Hyannis Air Service INC DBA · Global Aircraft Trust INC Trustee · Air Charter INC DBA
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
13 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2s?
Massachusetts, with 5.
Who owns the Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2?
92% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 13
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N570BN | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN2B-20 |
Hyannis Air Service INC Hyannis, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2025-08-20 | Valid |
| N345CP | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN2B-20 |
Cat Aviation LLC Doral, Florida |
Restricted | 2025-06-24 | Valid |
| N856BC | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2B-21 |
Global Aircraft Trust INC Trustee Cheyenne, Wyoming |
None on file | 2023-05-15 | Valid |
| N678CC | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2B-21 |
Islander Cc LLC Doral, Florida |
Standard | 2022-06-28 | Valid |
| N801SA | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2B-21 |
Spirit Air INC Salmon, Idaho |
Standard | 2022-05-24 | Valid |
| N992AC | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd BN2T ISLANDER |
Individual owner | Standard | 2017-07-18 | Reports overdue |
| N685KW | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd BN2T ISLANDER |
Five Kilo Whiskey LLC Key West, Florida |
Standard | 2014-10-21 | Valid |
| N540BN | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN2B-20 |
Hyannis Air Service INC D/B/A Hyannis, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2014-06-12 | Valid |
| N520BN | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN2B-20 |
Hyannis Air Service INC Hyannis, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2013-09-30 | Valid |
| N530BN | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN2B-20 |
Hyannis Air Service DBA Hyannis, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2013-09-30 | Valid |
| N510BN | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN2B-20 |
Hyannis Air Service INC DBA Hyannis, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2013-08-29 | Valid |
| N907GD | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2A-26 |
Air Charter INC DBA Culebra, Puerto Rico |
Standard | 2006-02-23 | Valid |
| N117MC | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2B-21 |
Parish Of East Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Standard | 1988-10-20 | Valid |