Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander Aircraft 1960s
Pre-1980 piston twins are largely 1960s-70s vintage workhorses — Cessna 310, original Baron 55/58, Piper Apache/Aztec/Twin Comanche. Engines are typically on second or third overhaul; avionics typically replaced; pressurised variants (rare in this era) need pressure-vessel inspection. These are demanding aircraft to own well; budget for both engines on potentially divergent overhaul cycles, mandate-upgrade investment if not already complete, and corrosion-prone-area inspection.
1 used Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander aircraft for sale 1960s · from $140K · updated 20 hours ago
About the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a rugged, fixed-gear twin-piston utility aircraft used across the globe for commuter, island-hopping, parachute, survey and utility roles. Simple, tough and capable of operating from short and rough strips, it is a true workhorse — chosen for utility and short-field performance rather than speed or comfort.
Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander Specifications
Model specBritten-Norman has not yet published final specifications for the BN-2 Islander. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
1 Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander For Sale
There are currently 1 used Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander for sale, ranging from $140,000 to $140,000, with a median asking price of $140,000.
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Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander Price & Cost
How much does a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander cost? Used BN-2 Islander prices: from $140K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
When buying a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
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Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander Inventory by Country
| HT | 1 |
| United States | 1 |
Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander by Price
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Recently Sold Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
| 1996 BN2T-4S Islander (Commuter) | $1,825,000 |
Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database