Bell 47G-2A-1
13 Bell 47G-2A-1 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1960–1974. Most are registered in CA, NY and IA.
- Registered today
- 13
- Years built
- 1960–1974
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 ADs match the Bell 47G-2A-1 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.
Watch new ADs for the Bell 47G-2A-1
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 10
- Destroyed
- 4
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 47G-2A-1 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 47G-2A-1 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 21, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Livonia, NYN73905
- Jun 28, 2021Substantial damage · minor injuries · Brasstown, NCN147AH
- Oct 21, 2003Destroyed · fatal injuries · Balm, FLN73979
- Jun 11, 2002Substantial damage · minor injuries · Jordan, MNN8542D
- Jun 11, 1993Destroyed · fatal injuries · Phlox, WI
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Bell 47G-2A-1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- case1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1960 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1 | |
| 1963 | 2 | |
| 1964 | 2 | |
| 1965 | 1 | |
| 1966 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 1 | |
| 1970 | 1 | |
| 1974 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 47G-2A-1; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 10 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 47G-2A-1 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Bell 47G-2A-1 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.
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
- 2H3
- Type certificate holder
- SCOTT'S-BELL 47 INC
47G-2A-1 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N391HP | — | South Dartmouth, MA | Jun 3, 2023 |
| N47LB | 1974 | Goff, KS | Oct 15, 2014 |
| N50SD | 1965 | Louisville, KY | Nov 3, 2017 |
| N53997 | 1967 | Kokomo, IN | Jul 20, 1984 |
| N6784D | 1960 | Napa, CA | Jul 18, 2000 |
| N73286 | 1964 | San Francisco, CA | Jan 24, 2003 |
| N73905 | 1963 | Seneca Falls, NY | Oct 29, 2024 |
| N73907 | 1962 | Modesto, CA | Apr 17, 2023 |
| N73953 | 1963 | Hudson, IA | Aug 30, 2022 |
| N73966 | — | Calera, OK | Mar 27, 2023 |
| N73974 | 1964 | Benton, PA | Sep 7, 2016 |
| N7764 | 1970 | Baldwinsville, NY | Apr 3, 1992 |
| N8542D | 1966 | Le Sueur, MN | Jun 10, 1994 |