1985 BRITTEN NORMAN BN-2T
Starts from the median asking price of 311 comparable Turboprop listings ($1,595,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -9 vs comparable listings -13.5%
- Airframe time +908 hr vs comps -1.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 2 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-2T |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 6,600 hrs |
| Engine time | 0 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GI 275 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description 1985 Britten Norman BN-2T Outstanding BN2T Turbine Islander. Needs nothing. You won't find a better one. Not a conversion. This is a factory Turbine Islander. Numerous spare parts included- oil tank, engine inlet, igniter, ignition leads, nose cone, filters, check valves, etc. Islanders are still in production, so parts availability is not an issue. Price: $1,100,000/ OFFER Outstanding BN2T turbine Islander. You won't find a better one. Excellent STOL performance. Unbeatable workhorse. 2,800+ pounds useful load. Near 160 KTAS on less than 50 gph total. Current C of A. Aircraft actively flying on FAA Part 135 Cert. Excellent and complete logs. No damage history. All ADs complied. Fresh Annual Inspection completed August 2025. Always hangered. Excellent maintenance. Mechanic trained in specific Rolls-Royce M250-B17C maintenance course in Indianapolis. Weekly distilled water rinses performed. ***Sale includes third (spare) engine*** Greatly minimize downtime during engine overhauls, etc. Price: $1,100,000/ OFFER Aircraft was completely refurbished and updated in 2014, and upgraded and modernized several times since. Excellent paint, interior, and glass. 40,000 cycle Farey H2 landing gear.
Modifications
Rolls Royce/ Allison M250-B17C 3,500 hour TBO ***Sale includes third (spare) engine*** Cost of an engine alone is at least $250,000/ $400,000 with 0 SOH. Minimize downtime during overhauls from several months to just a few days. Invaluable for a working airplane. Recently overhauled props and governors. New battery Apr 2026.
Avionics
Outstanding avionics, last upgraded 2024: Garmin GTN750 WAAS GPS/ Nav/ Com Garmin GI275 Attitude Indicator (no vacuum) Garmin GI275 HSI (no vacuum) Garmin SL30 Nav/ Com Garmin GTX330 Txp with ADSB in and out Garmin GDL88 for datalink traffic and weather Garmin GSB15 Dual USB port (new) ART2000 digital color radar STEC 55X autopilot TAWS