Bell 47D1
47 Bell 47D1 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1947–1967. Most are registered in CA, PA and TX.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 47
- Years built
- 1947–1967
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 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 19950 reports on Bell 47D1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1947 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 3 | |
| 1949 | 3 | |
| 1950 | 2 | |
| 1951 | 6 | |
| 1952 | 3 | |
| 1953 | 2 | |
| 1954 | 1 | |
| 1959 | 2 | |
| 1960 | 1 | |
| 1963 | 2 | |
| 1964 | 1 | |
| 1965 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 13 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10065 | 1949 | Exira, IA | Jan 28, 2020 |
| N12087 | — | Hood River, OR | Jan 13, 2025 |
| N132BR | 1951 | Renfrew, PA | Aug 19, 2014 |
| N140B | 1947 | Independence, IA | Mar 24, 2022 |
| N153B | 1947 | Le Sueur, MN | Jun 15, 2018 |
| N157B | 1947 | Bakersfield, CA | May 25, 2011 |
| N160B | 1947 | Wayne, MI | May 10, 2006 |
| N16356 | 1951 | Spring, TX | Aug 6, 2019 |
| N182B | 1948 | Douglass, KS | Apr 26, 2007 |
| N184B | 1959 | Middletown, DE | May 15, 2006 |
| N202CH | 1951 | North Fort Myers, FL | Feb 23, 2023 |
| N225B | 1949 | Smithville, AR | May 21, 2021 |
| N237DJ | — | Wayne, MI | Feb 5, 1986 |
| N3103G | 1959 | Landisville, PA | Oct 17, 2002 |
| N310A | 1947 | Cartersville, GA | May 14, 2007 |
| N3116G | — | Parkton, NC | Sep 29, 2023 |
| N347WM | — | Landisville, PA | Aug 16, 2002 |
| N4250A | — | Sulphur, LA | Oct 30, 2014 |
| N4702S | — | Dothan, AL | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N555EN | 1947 | Butler, PA | Mar 4, 2013 |
| N63300 | 1951 | Ashford, AL | Aug 25, 1983 |
| N6579D | — | Sulphur, LA | Jun 19, 2012 |
| N7137Z | 1948 | Friday Harbor, WA | Jul 29, 1992 |
| N74004 | 1951 | Castle Creek, NY | Mar 11, 2003 |
| N74005 | 1963 | Greene, IA | Apr 8, 2014 |