Bell 47G-3B-2
26 Bell 47G-3B-2 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1962–1972. Most are registered in CA, OR and MN.
- Registered today
- 26
- Years built
- 1962–1972
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-prop
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 ADs match the Bell 47G-3B-2 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-2
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 30
- Destroyed
- 5
- Substantial damage
- 25
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 47G-3B-2 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 47G-3B-2 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 3, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Gaston, ORN684PC
- Jul 9, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Treynor, IAN2919W
- Aug 14, 2011Substantial damage · none injuries · Los Banos, CAN475AL
- Jul 7, 2009Substantial damage · minor injuries · Ocean Shores, WAN8169J
- Jul 24, 2008Substantial damage · none injuries · Lafetyette, INN4029G
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on Bell 47G-3B-2 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- blade1
- yoke1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1962 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1 | |
| 1968 | 6 | |
| 1969 | 3 | |
| 1971 | 4 | |
| 1972 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 10 |
Buyer checklist
3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 47G-3B-2; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 30 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 47G-3B-2 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Bell 47G-3B-2 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-2 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10DP | — | Winner, SD | Nov 22, 2021 |
| N123NM | — | Lewes, DE | Aug 23, 2023 |
| N1461W | 1969 | Minersville, UT | May 23, 1979 |
| N147HC | 1971 | Hutchinson, KS | Jan 31, 2020 |
| N147RS | — | Wilson, WY | May 24, 1999 |
| N2209J | — | Pendleton, OR | Mar 19, 2018 |
| N2240W | 1962 | Big Timber, MT | Apr 3, 2017 |
| N2277W | 1971 | Farmingdale, NY | Dec 4, 2020 |
| N247W | 1968 | Pendleton, OR | Aug 21, 2017 |
| N256SW | — | Boulder, CO | Jan 22, 2021 |
| N2918W | 1971 | Le Sueur, MN | Nov 8, 2012 |
| N4017G | 1968 | Anderson, CA | Aug 6, 2010 |
| N4029G | 1968 | Pendleton, OR | May 19, 1993 |
| N4074G | — | Ramona, CA | Apr 27, 2026 |
| N4731R | 1967 | Gambier, OH | Feb 14, 2020 |
| N4733R | — | Montrose, CO | Nov 11, 2022 |
| N4757R | 1969 | Le Sueur, MN | Dec 3, 2013 |
| N4759R | — | Dover, DE | Jun 10, 2025 |
| N475AL | 1968 | Le Sueur, MN | Jun 24, 2014 |
| N481RD | — | Hayden, ID | Oct 19, 2023 |
| N665GD | 1968 | Willows, CA | Apr 17, 2020 |
| N7887S | 1968 | Deer Lodge, MT | Sep 24, 2009 |
| N7959J | 1971 | Tonopah, NV | Mar 13, 1991 |
| N8161K | 1969 | Pendleton, OR | — |
| N8185J | 1972 | Goff, KS | Jan 21, 2014 |