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Bell 47D1

47 Bell 47D1 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1947–1967. Most are registered in CA, PA and TX.

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Registered today
47
Years built
1947–1967
Seats
3
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Bell 47D1 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2009-12-01Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47, 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A…Jun 29, 2009
  • 2001-17-17Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1…Aug 29, 2001
  • 98-07-09Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A…May 6, 1998

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
73
Destroyed
9
Substantial damage
64
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 47D1 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 47D1 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Oct 31, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Zelienople, PAN132BR
  • Jan 1, 2021Substantial damage · minor injuries · Marana, AZN74823
  • Jul 6, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Big Lake, MNN153B
  • Apr 20, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Myerstown, PAN202CH
  • Aug 11, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Clanton, ALN74823

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Bell 47D1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19476
19483
19493
19502
19516
19523
19532
19541
19592
19601
19632
19641
19651
19671
Unknown13

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA6
PA5
TX5
AL3
FL3
IA3
MI3
AK2
LA2
NY2

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 47D1; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 73 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 47D1 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Bell 47D1 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
78 mph
Type certificate data sheet
H-1
Type certificate holder
SCOTT'S-BELL 47 INC

47D1 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N100651949Exira, IAJan 28, 2020
N12087—Hood River, ORJan 13, 2025
N132BR1951Renfrew, PAAug 19, 2014
N140B1947Independence, IAMar 24, 2022
N153B1947Le Sueur, MNJun 15, 2018
N157B1947Bakersfield, CAMay 25, 2011
N160B1947Wayne, MIMay 10, 2006
N163561951Spring, TXAug 6, 2019
N182B1948Douglass, KSApr 26, 2007
N184B1959Middletown, DEMay 15, 2006
N202CH1951North Fort Myers, FLFeb 23, 2023
N225B1949Smithville, ARMay 21, 2021
N237DJ—Wayne, MIFeb 5, 1986
N3103G1959Landisville, PAOct 17, 2002
N310A1947Cartersville, GAMay 14, 2007
N3116G—Parkton, NCSep 29, 2023
N347WM—Landisville, PAAug 16, 2002
N4250A—Sulphur, LAOct 30, 2014
N4702S—Dothan, ALSep 30, 2026
N555EN1947Butler, PAMar 4, 2013
N633001951Ashford, ALAug 25, 1983
N6579D—Sulphur, LAJun 19, 2012
N7137Z1948Friday Harbor, WAJul 29, 1992
N740041951Castle Creek, NYMar 11, 2003
N740051963Greene, IAApr 8, 2014

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