BN Islander Brohure - Britten-Norman

1 Founded in 1953, by John Britten and Desmond norman , Britten-Normanhas been producing aircraft continuously for a period spanning five Islander is one of the most successful aircraft in British aviation for short-haul high frequency operations and commuter roles, theIslander offers a reliable and effective solution to operators. The aircraft isavailable in both piston and turbine variants and more recent designmodifications have included an upgrade to an executive interior with clubseating arrangement, offering a more luxurious experience to refinement ensures that the Islander excels ina wide range of modern-day a customer base ranging from short-haul regionalairlines through to military and government agencies,the company has to date produced in excess of 1,250aircraft.

2 The BN2 series of aircraft has providedadaptable, low-cost solutions that are currently in dailyuse with some 500 companies and organisations inover 120 countries. The Company is proud of itsaircraft s excellent safety record and reputation for thehighest quality products. Britten-Norman offers a complete package of support to allaircraft owners. From the initial enquiry through to trainingand after sales support HERITAGESIMPLE +RUGGED +AFFORDABLE+44 20 3371 4000 DESIGNThe Islander is one of very few aircraft that has been designed withdependability in mind. The simple design provides a high level ofversatility that is demonstrated, not only in day-to-day use, but thevaried roles of the aircraft.

3 There has continuous development,including revised versions of the executive, commuter, freight andspecial mission Islander types. Customers can choose from a wide range of modifications that areavailable on each of the 260 or 300hp Lycoming piston and theRolls Royce turbine variants. Islander HERITAGEThe original Islander was designed to allow ease of access on short haulsectors to remote locations and has been extremely successful in achievingthat role both cost effectively and efficiently. Building on that originalconcept, the Islander has since been through a series of product refinementsto cater for the more discerning taste of the modern latest version of the Islander takes these refinements to a new a modern interior, all new ergonomically designed leather seats, onboard entertainment options and club seating arrangements.

4 The aircraft isideally set up for the modern executive or VIP who wishes to travel todestinations that are not suitable for larger executive s bespoke design philosophy is based on an understandingthat all customers have individual requirements. With the Executive Islander ,the design programme is completely personalised, allowing the customer toremain involved with every aspect of the aircraft's manufacture, right up tothe finishing +MODERN +FLEXIBLETHE EXECUTIVE Islander OFFERS:+Bespoke design available as standard for all customers+Eight place luxury cabin with "Club 4" can be reconfigured to 10place commuter interior in minutes+Wide variety of modern avionics and entertainment systemsavailable including the latest from Garmin, Chelton, Collins,Bendix King and Sagem+44 20 3371 4000 commuter Islander is built for efficient, safe and profitable both low initial investment price and maintenance costs.

5 TheIslander is an excellent choice for any designed with the commuter role in mind, theIslander offers efficient and convenient boarding anddisembarkation, with a comfortable nine passengerseating arrangement and an attractive and moderninterior. This is successfully combined with excellentperformance and high operating reliability to offer aneffective solution and dependable long-term businesssolution for any operator. The Islander is favoured by some 500 operatorsglobally as being perfectly suited to short haul, highfrequency aircraft offers a solution totransportation problems in some of the world s harshest and most ruggedenvironments including operations from unprepared strips such as beaches,jungle clearings and grass.

6 The original Islander design, which has an impressiveworld class pedigree and impeccable safety recordspanning 5 decades, remains highly respected for itsrugged dependability. COMMUTERROBUST +ECONOMICAL +RELIABLETHE Islander OFFERS:+Low direct operating costs and minimal maintenance+Seating for up to nine adults in feeder liner configuration+Large luggage compartment+Low load height and two wide side doors for easy passenger access+An uninterrupted square section fuselage and flat cabin floorfor rapid reconfiguration for a number of roles including cargo+44 20 3371 4000 islanders flexibility lends itself readily to the freight role, with manyoperators using the aircraft for transporting a variety of cargo types.

7 The twin-engine design, driven by the requirement for efficiency andeconomy, means the Islander is a superb choice for the freight industry. The combination of STOL handling, low running costs and large cargo hold, allows the Islander to cover short haul freight requirements For over 40 years the Islander has operated in the world's toughestenvironments, it is now established as one of the most durableaircraft ever built. FREIGHTDURABLE +RUGGED +DEPENDABLETHE Islander OFFERS+1 capacity +Easy access via wide doors at either side of the fuselage+Low load height and three access points+Four under wing hard points for external stores+Easily converted between cargo and commuter roles+44 20 3371 4000 operators looking for reliable, cost effective solutions tocomplicated problems choose the Islander for its unrivalled versatility.

8 This multi-purpose aircraft lends roles including parachuting, aerial survey,crop spraying and air ambulance. The aircraft has proven to be particularly popular for parachuting as itcombines functionality with high frequency low cost turnarounds. Operatorsfavour the Islander for aerial survey as it offers low speed handling, andcan be easily modified to include through the floor camera equipment. A number of ambulance services use the Islander to reach patients inremote locations where other aircraft find access difficult. The islanders day-to-day flexibility continues to be especially favourable to operators who want to use a single aircraft for wide ranging PURPOSEVERSATILE +ADAPTABLE +UNIQUETHE Islander OFFER S+Sliding door options for ease of access+Reconfigurable cabin for freight, air ambulance,parachuting and +Extremely stable platform suitable for photographic andsurvey work+Under-wing hard points can support pods or spray booms+44 20 3371 4000 PURPOSETECHNICAL DATA+44 20 3371 4000 DATAWEIGHTTAKE-OFF (MTOW)6600lb/2994kg6600lb/2994kg7000lb/3 175kgLANDING (MLW)

9 6600lb/2994kg6600lb/2994kg6800lb/3084kgZ ERO FUEL (MZFW)6300lb/2857kg6600lb/2857kg6600lb/2 994kgPAYLOAD WITH MAX FUELNo Tip Tanks1706lb/774kg1576lb/715kgTip Tanks1096lb/497kg966lb/438kg1520lb/689kg DISPOSABLE LOADNo Tip Tanks2486lb/1128kg2356lb/1069kgTip Tanks2386lb/1082kg2256lb/1023kg2960lb/13 43kgUSABLE LOADNo Tip Tanks130 US gal 492ltr130 US gal 492 ltrTip Tanks215 US gal 814 ltr215 US gal 814 ltr215US gal/814 ltrThe Britten-Norman Islander is a high wing, twin engine10 seat monoplane. Three Islander variants are currentlyavailable, the 260 and 300hp, BN2B-26 and BN2B-20 Lycoming piston variants and the Rolls Royce turbineengine BN2T.

10 The table below shows the performancecomparison between the DISTANCEG round roll621ft/189m704ft/215m837ft/255mTo clear 50ft (15m)1218ft/371m1166ft/355m1250ft/381mRA TE OF CLIMBBoth engines860ft per min1130ft per min1050ft per minOne engine inop145ft per min198 ft per min215ft per minABSOLUTE CEILINGBoth engines13600ft/4145m19700ft/6004m25000ft +/7620m+One engine inop4400ft/1341m6150ft/1874m10000ft/3048 mMAXIMUM CRUISE SPEED142kt/263kph (TAS)143kt/265kph (TAS)170kt/315kph (TAS)ECONOMICAL CRUISE SPEED126kt/233kph (TAS)128kt/237kph (TAS)150kt/278kph (TAS)STALL SPEEDS (IAS)@8000ft@8000ft@8000ftFlaps up, power off50kt/93kph50kt/93kph52kt/96kphFlaps down, power off40kt/74kph40kt/74kph45kt/83kphLANDING DISTANCEG round roll459ft/140m459ft/140m747ft/228mTo clear 50ft (15m)