Bell 47G-4
13 Bell 47G-4 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1963–1974. Most are registered in IA, MN and AR.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 13
- Years built
- 1963–1974
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 ADs match the Bell 47G-4 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
- 14
- Destroyed
- 4
- Substantial damage
- 10
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 47G-4 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 47G-4 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 21, 2011Substantial damage · minor injuries · Los Banos, CAN948DS
- Jun 13, 2003Destroyed · fatal injuries · Porterville, CAN9017N
- May 12, 2003Substantial damage · minor injuries · Robinson, TXN4205D
- May 24, 2002Destroyed · none injuries · Muncie, INN1915B
- Sep 21, 1992Substantial damage · minor injuries · Volcano, HIN73279
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Bell 47G-4 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1963 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 4 | |
| 1965 | 5 | |
| 1974 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 47G-4; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 14 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 47G-4 airframes. 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-4 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1139W | 1964 | Red Lion, PA | Mar 10, 2000 |
| N1150W | 1964 | Lewes, DE | Oct 24, 2013 |
| N1184W | 1965 | Exira, IA | Jul 10, 2026 |
| N12RN | 1965 | Danbury, CT | Oct 26, 2022 |
| N3081G | 1964 | Le Sueur, MN | Jan 23, 2009 |
| N3094G | 1965 | Le Sueur, MN | Feb 2, 1993 |
| N474RP | 1965 | Bentonville, AR | Apr 9, 2020 |
| N5220U | 1964 | Hudson, IA | Nov 8, 2021 |
| N73279 | — | Summerfield, FL | Jun 6, 2023 |
| N73943 | — | Hudson, IA | Jun 1, 2016 |
| N77DP | 1965 | Hampton, IA | Jan 29, 2021 |
| N8478L | 1963 | Casper, WY | Mar 3, 2026 |
| N96133 | 1974 | Irving, TX | Feb 11, 2014 |