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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 apply

3 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

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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 1995

11 reports on Bell 47G-3B-1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. grip3
  2. bearing1
  3. clutch1
  4. fuel cell1
  5. gear1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19611
19621
19638
19647
19656
196622
196710
19687
19741
Unknown23

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
FL8
MN7
CA6
MI5
TX5
CO4
KS4
MT4
NV4
DE3

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.
See the registered Bell 47G-3B-1 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
2H3
Type certificate holder
SCOTT'S-BELL 47 INC

47G-3B-1 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N100VB1966Trout Run, PANov 2, 2016
N111021965Anderson, SCJan 6, 2024
N112SH1966Salt Lake City, UTOct 3, 2024
N1169W1966Le Sueur, MNAug 28, 2013
N1181W1966Hutchinson, KSFeb 28, 2020
N1333X1966Rochelle, ILSep 27, 2010
N1335X1966Rochelle, ILDec 8, 2004
N1362X1966Larimore, NDAug 22, 1978
N1380X1966Yellow Springs, OHOct 7, 2020
N1390X—Greenwood, DEMar 13, 2024
N1397X1966Jerusalem, OHMay 14, 2022
N147WT1964Rockford, MIJan 4, 2017
N153A1966Billings, MTMay 15, 2023
N15AR1963Camarillo, CAJan 25, 2025
N170HF1968Wichita, KSFeb 3, 2014
N170SS1963Olathe, COSep 13, 2006
N18SS1966West Winfield, NYJun 25, 2012
N2211N—Washoe Valley, NVMar 31, 2015
N2266A1966Hampton, IAOct 28, 2023
N238WF—Sacramento, CAMay 13, 2026
N25SD1968Santa Fe, NMFeb 18, 2023
N2618W1966Georgetown, TXApr 13, 2020
N2625N—Texarkana, ARAug 5, 2020
N290SS—Goff, KSAug 31, 2017
N302JP—Clare, MIMay 10, 2023

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