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Bell 47G-4A

20 Bell 47G-4A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1965–1971. Most are registered in TX, MN and AR.

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Registered today
20
Years built
1965–1971
Seats
3
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Bell 47G-4A 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
46
Destroyed
14
Substantial damage
31
Minor damage
1
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 47G-4A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 47G-4A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Sep 6, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Alcoma, FLN797WS
  • Jul 31, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Assumption, MNN102SH
  • Aug 28, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · North Las Vegas, NVN6064H
  • Jul 25, 2015Substantial damage · minor injuries · De Queen, ARN1420W
  • Jul 24, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Gilbert, IAN1396X

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

2 reports on Bell 47G-4A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

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  2. guide1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19652
19674
19681
19692
19703
19714
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX4
MN3
AR2
MI2
AK1
FL1
IA1
KS1
NC1
NY1

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 47G-4A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 46 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 47G-4A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Bell 47G-4A 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-4A 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-4A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N102SH1971Le Sueur, MNJun 10, 2003
N115SL—Dorr, MIJan 6, 2025
N124SH1967Le Sueur, MNMar 21, 2017
N1342X1965Hamilton, MINov 22, 2022
N1396X1967Smithville, ARMar 31, 2020
N1420W1969Smithville, ARMay 18, 2012
N188SH—Le Sueur, MNJul 20, 2016
N21MP1971Oneonta, NYMar 30, 2010
N223531970Lenoir City, TNOct 19, 2025
N285TT1971Casper, WYAug 23, 2022
N4262Y1965Fredericksburg, TXDec 7, 2024
N470BH—Fort Worth, TXOct 9, 1997
N474JP1970Mooresville, NCFeb 14, 2018
N514HE1968Exira, IAJun 5, 2026
N55ZD1969Dallas, TXJul 12, 2017
N7162M1967Wenatchee, WADec 28, 2023
N737MC1967Burleson, TXApr 6, 2026
N797WS—Thonotosassa, FLMay 3, 2026
N7NB1970Goff, KSJan 29, 2018
N8478T1971Ward Cove, AKOct 19, 2001

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