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Bell 47G-5

40 Bell 47G-5 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1966–1971. Most are registered in CA, PA and IA.

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Registered today
40
Years built
1966–1971
Seats
3
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Bell 47G-5 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
64
Destroyed
11
Substantial damage
53
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 47G-5 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 47G-5 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Aug 12, 2023Destroyed · fatal injuries · Mifflinville, PAN1503L
  • Oct 18, 2019Substantial damage · minor injuries · King City, CAN7060J
  • Feb 28, 2018Substantial damage · serious injuries · Pixley, CAN7800S
  • Sep 17, 2017Substantial damage · minor injuries · Salinas, CAN3285T
  • Jun 9, 2016Substantial damage · minor injuries · Laureles, TXN6203N

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

16 reports on Bell 47G-5 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. blade3
  2. grip2
  3. control cable1
  4. drive gear1
  5. gasket1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19668
19679
19685
19695
19704
19713
Unknown6

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA14
PA8
IA7
FL3
MN3
TX2
AR1
IL1
KS1

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 47G-5; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 64 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 47G-5 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 16 service difficulty reports on Bell 47G-5 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-5 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-5 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1201W1966Goff, KSJun 17, 2011
N1202W1967Benton, PAJan 10, 2013
N1310X1966Salinas, CAJun 24, 2010
N1311X1966Pensacola, FLNov 13, 2025
N1315X1966Hudson, IASep 21, 2017
N1347X1966Le Sueur, MNJul 15, 1994
N1374X1966Benton, PAOct 30, 2014
N1449W1969Hudson, IANov 30, 2007
N1470W—Ocala, FLJun 27, 2017
N1501L1971Bulverde, TXMay 21, 2018
N1503L1971Benton, PADec 1, 2014
N2248W1969Salinas, CAJun 24, 2010
N2249W1969Salinas, CAJun 24, 2010
N2251W—Brayton, IAMar 25, 2025
N3285T1969Salinas, CAJun 24, 2010
N4096G1968Salinas, CAJun 24, 2010
N4097G1968Benton, PAMay 3, 2011
N4100G1968Willows, CANov 21, 2020
N468HA1967Bertram, TXOct 13, 2023
N4705R—Hudson, IAApr 3, 2015
N4741R—Salinas, CAJun 24, 2010
N4798R1968Benton, PAApr 29, 1999
N6203N1969Rochelle, ILJul 30, 2009
N6250N1967Jonesboro, ARJun 5, 2018
N6260C—Bakersfield, CAJul 22, 2016

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