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Bell 47G

55 Bell 47G aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1947–1972. Most are registered in FL, CA and KS.

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Registered today
55
Years built
1947–1972
Seats
3
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Bell 47G 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
50
Destroyed
13
Substantial damage
36
Minor damage
1
No damage
0

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

  • Jul 3, 2026Substantial damage · serious injuries · Springtown, TXN7985A
  • Oct 1, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Mesa, AZN24067
  • Mar 2, 2016Substantial damage · minor injuries · Agua Dulce, CAN568TB
  • May 18, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Bakersfield, CAN16414
  • May 3, 2014Substantial damage · minor injuries · El Monte, CAN7895B

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

2 reports on Bell 47G airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. converter1
  2. gear1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19473
19525
19535
19546
19553
19567
19573
19581
19601
19633
19671
19721
Unknown16

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
FL8
CA7
KS6
MI4
DE3
TX3
AR2
IL2
NC2
OH2

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 47G; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 50 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 47G airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Bell 47G airframes since 1995. 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 47G 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

47G aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N101751954Midland City, ALAug 8, 1989
N1101V1947Enfield, NCJul 10, 1985
N125MR1957Martinsville, VAAug 9, 2023
N13AS1954Rutherfordton, NCDec 18, 2017
N147CG1956Columbus, OHJan 10, 2026
N147DP1956Polk City, FLJan 16, 1997
N155JN1955Wilmington, DESep 5, 2012
N176111952Noblesville, INJul 29, 2025
N17731967Caledonia, MIJan 28, 2021
N21991952Burlington, WAJun 13, 2006
N22AP—Collegedale, TNJul 10, 2021
N22SH1952Waller, TXAug 2, 1985
N240671953Phoenix, AZJul 6, 2004
N2469B—Sheffield, TXMay 2, 2014
N2473B1955Oakland, CAAug 4, 2017
N2795A—Bono, ARDec 10, 2019
N2801B—Middletown, DEDec 30, 2024
N2802B—Crestview, FLMay 18, 2023
N2814B1956Missoula, MTAug 17, 2017
N2821B1956Delray Beach, FLFeb 26, 1990
N2862B1957Sharon Springs, NYMar 20, 2024
N29GR—Goff, KSDec 13, 2018
N335071953Templeton, CAJul 30, 2026
N3740G—Jacksonville, FLMar 5, 2025
N4115A1957Jacksonville Beach, FLJul 28, 1990

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