Economical twin-engined 10-seat BN-2 transport for world-wide feeder routes, was designed around two 210-hp continuously rated Continental IO-360 fuel-injection flat-six engines; overall width of fuselage is 47 in. and maximum depth 62 in.; design principles applied to light alloy structure which is riveted together are outlined; single-piece wing is attached to fuselage at four points for transferring lift loads, and above and below for transmitting drag forces; decision to dispense with aisle in cabin has advantage of reducing fuselage frontal area and structure weight; cutaway-drawing, layout of instrument panel, and performance curves. (see also Engineering v 200 n 5185 Sept 3 1965 p 308)


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    Title :

    Britten-Norman BN-2 islander


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Published in:

    Flight ; 87 , n 2937


    Publication date :

    1965


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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