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.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 20
- Years built
- 1965–1971
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 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 19952 reports on Bell 47G-4A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- capacitor1
- guide1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1965 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 4 | |
| 1968 | 1 | |
| 1969 | 2 | |
| 1970 | 3 | |
| 1971 | 4 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N102SH | 1971 | Le Sueur, MN | Jun 10, 2003 |
| N115SL | — | Dorr, MI | Jan 6, 2025 |
| N124SH | 1967 | Le Sueur, MN | Mar 21, 2017 |
| N1342X | 1965 | Hamilton, MI | Nov 22, 2022 |
| N1396X | 1967 | Smithville, AR | Mar 31, 2020 |
| N1420W | 1969 | Smithville, AR | May 18, 2012 |
| N188SH | — | Le Sueur, MN | Jul 20, 2016 |
| N21MP | 1971 | Oneonta, NY | Mar 30, 2010 |
| N22353 | 1970 | Lenoir City, TN | Oct 19, 2025 |
| N285TT | 1971 | Casper, WY | Aug 23, 2022 |
| N4262Y | 1965 | Fredericksburg, TX | Dec 7, 2024 |
| N470BH | — | Fort Worth, TX | Oct 9, 1997 |
| N474JP | 1970 | Mooresville, NC | Feb 14, 2018 |
| N514HE | 1968 | Exira, IA | Jun 5, 2026 |
| N55ZD | 1969 | Dallas, TX | Jul 12, 2017 |
| N7162M | 1967 | Wenatchee, WA | Dec 28, 2023 |
| N737MC | 1967 | Burleson, TX | Apr 6, 2026 |
| N797WS | — | Thonotosassa, FL | May 3, 2026 |
| N7NB | 1970 | Goff, KS | Jan 29, 2018 |
| N8478T | 1971 | Ward Cove, AK | Oct 19, 2001 |