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.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 40
- Years built
- 1966–1971
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 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 199516 reports on Bell 47G-5 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- blade3
- grip2
- control cable1
- drive gear1
- gasket1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1966 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 9 | |
| 1968 | 5 | |
| 1969 | 5 | |
| 1970 | 4 | |
| 1971 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1201W | 1966 | Goff, KS | Jun 17, 2011 |
| N1202W | 1967 | Benton, PA | Jan 10, 2013 |
| N1310X | 1966 | Salinas, CA | Jun 24, 2010 |
| N1311X | 1966 | Pensacola, FL | Nov 13, 2025 |
| N1315X | 1966 | Hudson, IA | Sep 21, 2017 |
| N1347X | 1966 | Le Sueur, MN | Jul 15, 1994 |
| N1374X | 1966 | Benton, PA | Oct 30, 2014 |
| N1449W | 1969 | Hudson, IA | Nov 30, 2007 |
| N1470W | — | Ocala, FL | Jun 27, 2017 |
| N1501L | 1971 | Bulverde, TX | May 21, 2018 |
| N1503L | 1971 | Benton, PA | Dec 1, 2014 |
| N2248W | 1969 | Salinas, CA | Jun 24, 2010 |
| N2249W | 1969 | Salinas, CA | Jun 24, 2010 |
| N2251W | — | Brayton, IA | Mar 25, 2025 |
| N3285T | 1969 | Salinas, CA | Jun 24, 2010 |
| N4096G | 1968 | Salinas, CA | Jun 24, 2010 |
| N4097G | 1968 | Benton, PA | May 3, 2011 |
| N4100G | 1968 | Willows, CA | Nov 21, 2020 |
| N468HA | 1967 | Bertram, TX | Oct 13, 2023 |
| N4705R | — | Hudson, IA | Apr 3, 2015 |
| N4741R | — | Salinas, CA | Jun 24, 2010 |
| N4798R | 1968 | Benton, PA | Apr 29, 1999 |
| N6203N | 1969 | Rochelle, IL | Jul 30, 2009 |
| N6250N | 1967 | Jonesboro, AR | Jun 5, 2018 |
| N6260C | — | Bakersfield, CA | Jul 22, 2016 |