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N52261950 Bell 47D1

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Oct 27, 2014.

Safety record in brief:3 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Dec 2001)3 ADs may apply

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
East Liverpool, OH
owner city / state
Engine
6V4 SERIES · 210 hp
Franklin
Owners
2
since 1976
NTSB events
3
substantial, 2001
ADs may apply
3
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
East Liverpool, OH
Certificate issued
Feb 28, 2007
Canceled
Oct 27, 2014
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
May 6, 1975

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Bell
Model
47D1
Year
1950
Serial number
37
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H-1
Mode S code
A69386

Engine

Make and model
Franklin 6v4 Series
Type
Reciprocating
Power
210 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2007 – 2014Individual ownerEast Liverpool, OH
  2. 1976 – 2009Co-ownersAnchorage, AK · as N117B
  3. until 1930Newark Passenger ServiceNewark, NJ · different airframe: Travel Air 2000 S/N 466

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (3)

Accident · substantial damage

Dec 1, 2001 · Ardmore, OK

the flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable area for practicing a full touchdown autorotation, which resulted in a nose over. A contributing factor was the soft ground.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
FTW02LA044

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW02LA044)

Accident · substantial damage

Apr 26, 1996 · Ardmore, OK

the student's inadvertent dynamic rollover, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
FTW96LA192

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW96LA192)

Accident · substantial damage

Dec 7, 1984 · Ardmore, OK

THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES DURING A RECOVERY FROM A PRACTICE AUTOROTATIONAL LANDING. THE INSTRUCTOR PLT TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT FOR RECOVERY AND DID NOT SEE THE WIRES.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
Serious
Report
FTW85LA074

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW85LA074)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (3)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2009-12-01Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47, 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A…Jun 29, 2009Airframe (47D1)Only with: Main rotor blade installed: P/N 047-110-250-021 with S/N A-303, A-304, A-312, or A-316; or P/N 047-110-250-023 with S/N A-298, A-301, or A-305.
2001-17-17Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1…Aug 29, 2001Airframe (47D1)Only with: Main rotor blade grips P/N 47-120-135-2, 47-120-135-3, 47-120-135-5, 47-120-252-1, 47-120-252-7, 47-120-252-11, 74-120-252-11, 74-120-135-5, R47-120-252-11, or R47-120-135-5 installed.
98-07-09Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A…May 6, 1998Airframe (47D1)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (0)

No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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