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Bell 47G-5A

19 Bell 47G-5A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1972–1973. Most are registered in CA, FL and ND.

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Registered today
19
Years built
1972–1973
Seats
3
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Bell 47G-5A 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
25
Destroyed
6
Substantial damage
19
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

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

  • Jun 8, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Hastings, MNN25LB
  • Feb 18, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Greenfield, CAN715BH
  • Jan 3, 2013Substantial damage · minor injuries · Five Points, CAN14841
  • Aug 24, 2007Substantial damage · minor injuries · Anoka, MNN25LB
  • May 19, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Brush, CON59403

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

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

Most reported parts

  1. bearing3
  2. mount2
  3. spider set2
  4. tube2
  5. bushing1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19728
19738
Unknown3

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA4
FL3
ND2
AR1
DE1
KS1
LA1
MA1
MN1
NY1

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 47G-5A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 25 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 47G-5A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 11 service difficulty reports on Bell 47G-5A 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-5A 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-5A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N148071972Smithville, ARJun 27, 2014
N148611972Pensacola, FLNov 13, 2025
N222AJ1973Thibodaux, LAJun 5, 2023
N257PC1972Clearwater, FLApr 6, 1983
N25LB1972Le Sueur, MNJan 4, 1993
N2988W1972Southwick, MAFeb 16, 2026
N2993W1972Bakersfield, CANov 28, 2016
N307KC1972Laramie, WYAug 20, 2025
N4348P—Salinas, CAJun 24, 2010
N580781973Larlmore, NDJun 7, 1982
N581151973Larimore, NDApr 8, 1999
N581241973Frankfort, NYSep 11, 2000
N58133—Wilmington, DEJun 20, 2012
N594021973Sandusky, OHJan 24, 2017
N594031973Atwood, KSNov 5, 2020
N715BH1973Salinas, CAJun 24, 2010
N8135J1972Salinas, CAJun 24, 2010
N8413D—Oshkosh, WINov 1, 2023
N86SD1973Clearwater Beach, FLMay 20, 2014

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