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N8471EBell 47G-3B

DeregisteredNot yet verified by ownerSource: FAA, updated Oct 21, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Dec 24, 1997.

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Aug 1989)3 ADs may apply

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Le Sueur, MN
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 1993
NTSB events
2
substantial, 1989
ADs may apply
3
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 21, 2026
Last registered owner
Scotts Helicopter Services INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Le Sueur, MN
Certificate issued
Jan 4, 1993
Canceled
Dec 24, 1997

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
47G-3B
Serial number
2654
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
2H3
Mode S code
AB9C5A

Engine

Type
Reciprocating

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 1993 – 1997Scotts Helicopter Services INCLe Sueur, MN

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 21, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (2)

Accident · substantial damage

Aug 15, 1989 · Waseca, MN

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE TAILWIND, HIGH OBSTRUCTION (POWER LINE), AND CROP (BEANS) WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
Minor
Report
MKC89LA181

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MKC89LA181)

Accident · substantial damage

Jun 17, 1983 · Litchfield, MN

THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER WHILE ATTEMPTING A TAKEOFF AFTER SERVICING FROM A TRUCK PLATFORM FOR A SPRAYING OPERATION. THE HOSE USED TO PUT THE CHEMICAL SPRAY INTO THE HOPPER WAS NOT REMOVED. WHEN TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED THE ACFT WAS TETHERED TO THE GROUND RIG AND CONTINUED APPLICATION OF COLLECTIVE ROLLED THE HELICOPTER.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
CHI83LA264

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI83LA264)

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 (47G-3B)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 (47G-3B)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 (47G-3B)

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 21, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 21, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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