Bell 47G-3B-1
86 Bell 47G-3B-1 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1961–1974. Most are registered in FL, MN and CA.
- Registered today
- 86
- Years built
- 1961–1974
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 ADs match the Bell 47G-3B-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-3B-1
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 119
- Destroyed
- 22
- Substantial damage
- 96
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 47G-3B-1 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 47G-3B-1 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Feb 23, 2024Substantial damage · minor injuries · Garey, CAN2618W
- Jun 15, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Atoka, TNN473TT
- Aug 20, 2019Substantial damage · serious injuries · Montrose, CON1170W
- Jul 13, 2019Substantial damage · serious injuries · Mosby, MTN3078G
- Apr 17, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Donna, TXN96671
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199511 reports on Bell 47G-3B-1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- grip3
- bearing1
- clutch1
- fuel cell1
- gear1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1961 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1 | |
| 1963 | 8 | |
| 1964 | 7 | |
| 1965 | 6 | |
| 1966 | 22 | |
| 1967 | 10 | |
| 1968 | 7 | |
| 1974 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 23 |
Buyer checklist
3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 47G-3B-1; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 119 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 47G-3B-1 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 11 service difficulty reports on Bell 47G-3B-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-3B-1 aircraft
Page 1 of 4| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N100VB | 1966 | Trout Run, PA | Nov 2, 2016 |
| N11102 | 1965 | Anderson, SC | Jan 6, 2024 |
| N112SH | 1966 | Salt Lake City, UT | Oct 3, 2024 |
| N1169W | 1966 | Le Sueur, MN | Aug 28, 2013 |
| N1181W | 1966 | Hutchinson, KS | Feb 28, 2020 |
| N1333X | 1966 | Rochelle, IL | Sep 27, 2010 |
| N1335X | 1966 | Rochelle, IL | Dec 8, 2004 |
| N1362X | 1966 | Larimore, ND | Aug 22, 1978 |
| N1380X | 1966 | Yellow Springs, OH | Oct 7, 2020 |
| N1390X | — | Greenwood, DE | Mar 13, 2024 |
| N1397X | 1966 | Jerusalem, OH | May 14, 2022 |
| N147WT | 1964 | Rockford, MI | Jan 4, 2017 |
| N153A | 1966 | Billings, MT | May 15, 2023 |
| N15AR | 1963 | Camarillo, CA | Jan 25, 2025 |
| N170HF | 1968 | Wichita, KS | Feb 3, 2014 |
| N170SS | 1963 | Olathe, CO | Sep 13, 2006 |
| N18SS | 1966 | West Winfield, NY | Jun 25, 2012 |
| N2211N | — | Washoe Valley, NV | Mar 31, 2015 |
| N2266A | 1966 | Hampton, IA | Oct 28, 2023 |
| N238WF | — | Sacramento, CA | May 13, 2026 |
| N25SD | 1968 | Santa Fe, NM | Feb 18, 2023 |
| N2618W | 1966 | Georgetown, TX | Apr 13, 2020 |
| N2625N | — | Texarkana, AR | Aug 5, 2020 |
| N290SS | — | Goff, KS | Aug 31, 2017 |
| N302JP | — | Clare, MI | May 10, 2023 |