Bell 47G3B2A
7 Bell 47G3B2A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1972–1973.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 7
- Years built
- 1972–1973
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 ADs match the Bell 47G3B2A 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
- 13
- Destroyed
- 4
- Substantial damage
- 9
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 47G3B2A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 47G3B2A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 27, 2003Substantial damage · none injuries · Lexington, KYN47SN
- May 21, 2002Substantial damage · none injuries · Marion, ALN72MU
- Sep 23, 1999Substantial damage · none injuries · Tremonton, UTN83246
- Jun 10, 1999Substantial damage · none injuries · Pendleton, ORN24MP
- May 3, 1998Substantial damage · none injuries · Stanwood, WAN7965J
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Bell 47G3B2A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1972 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 47G3B2A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 13 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 47G3B2A airframes. 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
- 75 mph
- Type certificate data sheet
- 2H3
- Type certificate holder
- SCOTT'S-BELL 47 INC