BN Islander

[IDpilot]

Does anyone know where to find information on a an Islander? I'm looking for performance info or POH. Thanks

IDpilot

 

[Crizz]

Google it!

Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander
TYPE: Commuter airliner and light utility transport.
PERIOD BUILT: 1965-
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Britain
ENGINES: 2x Lycoming O-540-E4C flat six piston engines of 260 hp each.
DIMENSIONS:
Wing span: 49 ft 0 in / 14.94 m.
Length: 35 ft 8 in / 10.86 m
Height: 13 ft 9 in / 4.18 m.
WEIGHTS:
Empty equipped: 3,588 lb / 1,627 kg
Max. takeoff: 6,600 lb / 2,993 kg
PERFORMANCE:
Max. speed: 147 kt / 273 kph
Max. cruising speed: 140 kt / 257 kph
Economical cruise: 133 kt / 246 kph
Initial climb: 970 ft/min
Service ceiling: 13,200 ft
Range at economical cruising speed: 755 nm/ 1400 km
ACCOMMODATION: Flight crew of two pilots, or pilot and passenger; seating for eight in main cabin. Air ambulance; three stretchers and two attendants.
CREW: 1-2

 

[IDpilot]

You the man Crizz!!!

 

[B1900DFO]

They are still used for commercial passenger service in the Turks and Caicos islands. Forgot the name of the airline that used them but there were only two local airlines. Look like they would be fun to fly.

 

[rchcfi]

IDPilot,

Before you take those exact specs. from Crizz, make sure you know what dash model it is. Britten-Norman had this profound way of making 20 airplanes out of one.

For instance: I fly the BN-2A-8 where the -8 refers to the increase gross weight version with the addition of "flap droop" to 7 degrees. It changes the ATOG from 6,000 to 6,200

I was talking with our DOM since he is and Islander nut and we tried to go through all the "dashes" just so I would know.

After awhile all I heard was BN-2A-blah blah blah (beacuse of the amount of variants)

P.S. - I want to kmow where I can pick up a 260 horse BN2 that has that 3,012 lb. useful from the google search. Our model only has 1,970 lb. useful..

 

[Crizz]

Thanks for setting the thread strait. I dont know anything about the Islander. Like I said, I just did a search on Google and posted the first thing that looked useful.

 

[350DRIVER]

Didn't joceanlord have quite a bit of Islander time and "experience"? Speaking of the mighty j is he still flying those oh so friendly j/s's these days?

It has been awhile j so where are you?


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[English]

There is one operator on the west coast.

In Camarillo, California, CMA airport, Channel Island Air operates Islanders between Camarillo and Oxnard to the Channel Islands for hunting expeditions and sight seeing tours. They might be able to help you with your questions.

 

[jsoceanlord]

350 driver;

we lost our PR mail contract last July.

right now I've got as job driving this rich lady around in her BMW car - I take her hair appointments, doctors, watch her precious dog, etc etc etc.....it's pretty funny

 

[sky37d]

there is a compant in charlevoix michigan that flies islanders to beaver island.

 

[mainah]

There is also a company in Idaho using them for flights with rafters in the summer.

 

[350DRIVER]

right now I've got as job driving this rich lady around in her BMW car - I take her hair appointments, doctors, watch her precious dog, etc etc etc.....it's pretty funny

jsoceanlord,

Atleast doing that is easier and requires less work & effort versus flying. The compensation is also probably better and I would assume it has it's own "perks". I have been trying to locate some "older" lady who is rich$$ and has a well diversified portfolio but to date no luck.

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ps>> "It" really is all the same regardless of age

 

[GuppyPuppy]

P.S. - I want to kmow where I can pick up a 260 horse BN2 that has that 3,012 lb. useful from the google search. Our model only has 1,970 lb. useful..

I think Skagway Air Service is considering selling their 260hp Islander. It is one of the lowest time Islanders around.

You can contact Skagway Air at 907-983-2218. Fax is -3318.

http://www.skagwayair.com

Good luck.

GP

 

[freightdogfred]

I used to turn wrenches, and I did some work briefly for a guy who had leased one.....I never saw an airplane that had more AD notes on it for cracks in structures due to vibration.

 

[Crizz]

"It" really is all the same regardless of age

Simmer down there old man!

 

[rchcfi]

"I used to turn wrenches, and I did some work briefly for a guy who had leased one.....I never saw an airplane that had more AD notes on it for cracks in structures due to vibration."



W-W-H-H-A-A-T-T?? I just completed a flight in our lovely '69 machine and can't quite see clearly enough to read the ole computer screen.

It is an amazing machine and does exactly what it was built for, but it sure takes a lot out of you after a full day. The freakin' thing is so noisy on takeoff, if you don't pull the power back right after takeoff, you can't hear squat through the radio. And if you try transmitting, all you get back is "Say Again!"

On a side note, I talked to a guy who ferried one up to Anchorage from somewhere in Kentucky and it took him 30 hours! He said his forearms were sore from trying to keep the props in sync and that he had to go a specialist about the persistant ringing in his ears.

 

[Crizz]

Time to invest in some good ANRs!