Bell 47J

3 ADs match the Bell 47J 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.

NTSB events

5

Destroyed

1

Substantial damage

4

Minor damage

0

No damage

0

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

• May 26, 1996Substantial damage · none injuries · Lakeway, TXN8412E
• Jul 2, 1989Substantial damage · none injuries · Fruitland, MDN6760D
• Aug 5, 1988Substantial damage · none injuries · Dowagiac, MIN9398H
• Jul 27, 1984Destroyed · minor injuries · Grove, OK
• Aug 26, 1983Substantial damage · minor injuries · Labelle, FLN5824

0 reports on Bell 47J airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 47J; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 47J 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.