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1978 BRITTEN NORMAN BN-2A SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 557 comparable Multi-Engine Piston listings ($285,500), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +11,734 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Engine time -420 hr vs comps +5.9%
- No Modern GPS navigator (69% of comps have one) -9.6%
- No Autopilot (73% of comps have one) -2.2%
- No ADS-B (65% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 5 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | BRITTEN NORMAN BN-2A |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 17,045 hrs |
| Engine time | 241 SMOH |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander - N138LW - S/N 138 Proven STOL utility twin with low-time engines and props. Ideal for island, charter and short-field operations. - Total Time: 17,045 hrs - LH Engine: Lycoming O-540-E4C5, 241 hrs SMOH - RH Engine: Lycoming O-540-E4C5, 519 hrs SMOH - Props: Hartzell HC-C2YK-2CUF, 241 / 275 hrs SPOH - Prop governors: 241 / 275 hrs since overhaul - Maintained on 100-hour inspection program - Aircraft reweighed June 2025 - Tan cabin interior - White with blue stripes Times as of 02/01/2026. Contact us for the full spec sheet, status report, additional photos and logbook review. he Britten-Norman Islander is one of the most proven STOL utility twins in the world, widely used for island hopping, charter and short-field operations. This BN-2A offers low-time engines and propellers: the LH engine and prop have only approx. 241 hours since overhaul, and the RH engine has approx. 519 hours SMOH, with props and governors at approx. 241 / 275 hours since overhaul. The aircraft has been maintained on a 100-hour inspection program and was reweighed in June 2025. All times and inspection status as of 02/01/2026 and subject to verification from aircraft records and pre-purchase inspection. Presented by YVFleet. Contact us for the full spec sheet, status report, additional photos and logbook review. Total Time: 17,045.1 hrs Hobbs: 6,627.1 hrs Last annual / 100-hour inspection C/W at 16,996.9 hrs Aircraft reweighed: 06/24/2025 Times as of 02/01/2026.
Modifications
Engines: 2 x Lycoming O-540-E4C5, 260 HP each - TBO 2,200 hrs LH Engine - S/N L-22643-40 240.6 hrs SMOH - 1,959 hrs remaining to TBO Installed 11/29/2022 RH Engine - S/N RL-20877-40A 519.2 hrs SMOH Installed 01/07/2025 Propellers: 2 x Hartzell HC-C2YK-2CUF - TBO 2,400 hrs LH Prop - S/N AU12427B - 240.6 hrs SPOH RH Prop - S/N AU9938B - 275.0 hrs SPOH Prop Governors: F210444 - TBO 2,200 hrs LH - 240.6 hrs since overhaul RH - 275.0 hrs since overhaul Magnetos (TBO 500 hrs): LH Engine - 240.6 hrs SOH RH Engine - 270.0 hrs SOH
Avionics
Full avionics list available upon request.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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Range from base
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Last flight
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