Rotorcraft · FRANKLIN 6V4 SERIES · as of Sep 21, 2026
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NTSB records
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Airworthiness directives
11 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 11.
- Oct 29, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Scotts-Bell 47 Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Helicopters
The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would have applied to Scotts-Bell 47 Inc. (Scotts-Bell) (type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Model 47, 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-…
- May 18, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; Scotts-Bell 47 Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Scotts-Bell 47 Inc. (Scotts-Bell) Model 47, 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G- 3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K helicopters. This proposed AD would require rep…
- Jun 9, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This AD requires installing a placard and revising the limitations section of the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM). This AD was prompted by several incidents of third…
- Oct 3, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
We are revising and reopening the comment period for an earlier notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 206L-3 and 206L-4 helicopters. The NPRM proposes to require installing a placard and revising the limitations section of the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM…
- Jun 7, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Helicopters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Model 206L-3 and 206L-4 helicopters. This proposed AD would require installing a placard beneath the engine power dual tachometer and revising the limitations section of the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM). This proposed AD is prompted by several i…
- Jun 12, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47, 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K Helicopters
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) helicopters. This action requires visually inspecting each main rotor blade box beam clip (clip) for correct installation. This amendment is prompted by a report of a main rotor blade with an incorrectly ins…
- Aug 29, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K Helicopters
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B- 1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J- 2, 47J-2A, and 47K helicopters. That AD curren…
- Mar 29, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K Helicopters
This document proposes superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) Model 47B, 47B- 3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K helicopters. That AD currently…
- Nov 15, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K Helicopters
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000-18-51 which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G- 2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-…
- Apr 1, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K Helicopters
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G- 3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J- 2A, and 47K helicopters, that requires installing…
- May 20, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K Helicopters
Type certificate data sheets · 1 match in the FAA catalog
- H-1 Bell Helicopter Textron Historical Rev 40 · 06/15/1980
Models: 47H-1, 47B3, 47B, 47 + 5 more
Supplemental type certificates · 86 on file
- 04/14/2023 STC SH3319NM Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system, Precise Flight Inc DRS ↗
- 06/14/2021 STC SR09066RC Fabricate the HAC-47-3 Tail Rotor Blade. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc DRS ↗
- 12/17/2020 STC SR02704SE Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights AeroLED's Holdings LLC DRS ↗
- 12/17/2020 STC SR02704SE Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights AeroLEDS LLC DRS ↗
- 06/04/2020 STC SA02268CH (PAGE 1) Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator Airwolf Filter Corporation DRS ↗
- 05/19/2020 STC SH3319NM (1 OF 2) Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the\nLanding /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system, Precise Flight Inc DRS ↗
- 06/19/2019 STC SA800EA Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies Whelen Aerospace Technologies DRS ↗
- 05/30/2019 STC SA615EA (PAGE 1) Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies DRS ↗
- 05/29/2019 STC SR00359BO Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies DRS ↗
- 05/02/2018 STC SA615EA (PAGE 1) Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light Systems, Part Number 01-0770006-( ), 01-0770028-( ), 01-0770029-( ), 01-0770062-( ), 01-0770900-( ), and 01-0771055-( ), as repla… Whelen Engineering Co Inc DRS ↗
- 04/02/2018 STC SA800EA Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies Whelen Engineering Co Inc DRS ↗
- 12/20/2017 STC SA02268CH (PAGE 1) Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator Airwolf Filter Corporation DRS ↗
- 12/20/2017 STC SR00408NY Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-600. Airwolf Filter Corporation DRS ↗
- 05/23/2017 STC SR02487AK Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System ADS-B Technologies, LLC DRS ↗
- 12/29/2016 STC SH3319NM Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system, Precise Flight Inc DRS ↗
- 11/28/2016 STC SR00359BO Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Engineering Co Inc DRS ↗
- 08/27/2016 STC SA01240SE (3 OF 5) Installation of secondary voltage indication system Visual Instruments LLC DRS ↗
- 03/04/2016 STC SR02470AK Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System ADS-B Technologies, LLC DRS ↗
- 03/04/2016 STC SR02471AK Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System ADS-B Technologies, LLC DRS ↗
- 02/16/2016 STC SR02470AK Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System ADS-B Technologies LLC DRS ↗
- 02/16/2016 STC SR02471AK Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System ADS-B Technologies LLC DRS ↗
- 01/14/2015 STC SR02394AK Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system Seaplanes North LLC DRS ↗
- 12/12/2014 STC SA800EA Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies Whelen Engineering Co Inc DRS ↗
- 12/05/2014 STC SA800EA Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies Whelen Engineering Co Inc DRS ↗
- 08/07/2014 STC SR09321RC Installation of Improved Main Rotor Grips and Matching Adapter Nut Scott's Bell 47 Inc DRS ↗
- 08/07/2014 STC SR09341RC Installation of the main rotor grips with integral drag brace clevis, new drag brace, and matching adapter nut for wood blade configurations Scott's Bell 47 Inc DRS ↗
- 08/07/2014 STC SH382SW Eligible only on Bell 47 series with open tail booms. Installation of sign per Kitz Kopter's Drawing KK-101 dated 10/14/64. Scott's Bell 47 Inc DRS ↗
- 06/09/2014 STC SH3319NM Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system, Precise Flight Inc DRS ↗
- 05/02/2014 STC SR09066RC Fabricate the HAC-47-3 Tail Rotor Blade. H.A.C. Inc. DRS ↗
- 04/10/2014 STC SR09066RC Fabricate the HAC-47-3 Tail Rotor Blade. H.A.C. Inc. DRS ↗
+ 56 more STCs on file
PMA replacement parts · 60+ on file
- SB47-120-250-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AAF064AC392CFE5A86258439006DEF5B.0001## Spring, Dynamic Flap Restraint Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-120-250-1
- SB47-120-250-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ACACAC6785EEC911862583C2006D160F.0001## Spring, Dynamic Flap Restraint Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-120-250-1
- SB47-641-126-005#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7600C25680DCF2B1862583C2006D15F9.0001## Yoke- Tail Rotor, Assy of Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-641-126-5
- SB47-645-239-103#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E63F7F2FFC39CCAD8625818B0060C2F0.0001## Bearing- Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-645-239-1, 47-645-239-101
- 74-140-134-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/799839B238431CDB862581980061C121.0001## Clamp, Stabilizer, Dampener Frame Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-140-134-1, 47-140-134-101
- 74-140-134-1M#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/48652B279349247F862581980061BFE9.0001## Clamp, Stabilizer, Dampener Frame Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-140-134-1, 47-140-134-101
- SB47-641-126-005#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2ABBADAD6C93C99B8625818B0060C4C9.0001## Yoke- Tail Rotor, Assy of Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-641-126-5
- SB47-120-014-023#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2BA3088113E10CE986258596003BF21F.0001## Split Ring Assy - Rotor Hub Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-120-014-023
- R47-150-213-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FEEA05E9852E103D862579640071A43A.0001## Pin, Needle Bearing, Gimbal Ring Support Helicopter Technology Inc replaces Bell Helicopter PN 47-150-213-1
- R47-644-130-11#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DF04B3C63A2CCC57862579640071A665.0001## Coupling Helicopter Technology Inc replaces 47-644-130-11 Bell Helicopter
- R47-140-252-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/89F0629768DCAA41862579640071A714.0001## Bearing, Rod End Helicopter Technology Inc replaces 47-140-252-5 Bell Helicopter
- R47-140-252-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C154CE31F72AFDD3862579640071A6EA.0001## Bearing, Rod End Helicopter Technology Inc replaces 47-140-252-3 Bell Helicopter
- R47-620-497-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/40BE960D62F071DD862579640071A740.0001## Spiral Bevel, Gear & Pinion, Kit (Fan Drive Gear Sets) Helicopter Technology Inc replaces Bell P/N 047-620-497-1
- R47-645-239-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/57F3FBBAE38EE437862579640071A63C.0001## Bearing, Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Helicopter Technology Inc replaces 47-645-239-1 Bell Helicopter
- SB47-350-009-007#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/00A1F8E887D61C4A86258045006E45F0.0001## Cross Tube Assembly Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-350-009-007
- SB47-J-5736-13#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EA72C0FDF236A6EF8625800A00586346.0001## Mount Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces J-5736-13
- SB47-644-215-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4C51CDC8540B793186257BE100471630.0001## Pin - Dowel, Tail Rotor Drive Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-644-215-3
- SB47-120-253-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6A208D416828FD6F86257ABC00762BBB.0001## Bolt, equalizer beam pivot, main rotor Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-120-253-1
- SB47-644-136-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4DBCD62B3CF1E1C986257ABC00762BB4.0001## Plug, tail rotor drive shaft Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-644-136-1
- SB47-120-126-107#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/48753A67BF46DB0886257ABC00762B97.0001## Horn, control, rotor hub, grip Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-120-126-107
- SB47-150-034-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AB98B2AFA303A82F86257ABC00762BA5.0001## Seal, pitch shaft bearing, outer Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-150-034-1
- SB47-150-243-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C94CF2BD3739B40086257ABC00762BA8.0001## Bearing, ball Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-150-243-1
- SB47-130-113-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A2573C7B29E9A4B5862579E30057EAB9.0001## Plug, Mast End Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-130-113-1
- SB47-130-117-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B62BD136C56F80E4862579E30057EB94.0001## Lockwasher, Mast Nut Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-130-117-1
- SB47-130-116-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E848BD07BB230CE2862579E30057EBEB.0001## Locknut, Mast, Main Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-130-116-1
- SB47-130-134-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/34DBE5E06E4C8895862579E30057EC43.0001## Lockwasher, Mast Main Bearing Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-130-134-1
- SB47-150-186-005#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/13EDABE0A6C2540F862579CA00633915.0001## Boot, main rotor control collective pitch sleeve Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-150-186-5
- SB47-620-256-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/91730882A93F92A18625791400514319.0001## Cork oil seal, transmission Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Bell Helicopter P/N 47-620-256-3
- SB47-620-256-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/37D9B13893FB689586257914005142CD.0001## Cork oil seal, transmission Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Bell Helicopter P/N 47-620-256-2
- SB47-620-256-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B8F82D90D22225BE8625791400514280.0001## Cork oil seal, transmission Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Bell Helicopter P/N 47-620-256-1
- SB47-645-239-103#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C4546590ACC9B8138625791400513D00.0001## Bearing, Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Bell Helicopter P/N 47-645-239-103
- SB47-645-239-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B0F5C354CB3E85108625791400513CB5.0001## Bearing, Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Bell Helicopter P/N 47-645-239-101
- SB47-645-239-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5DAA53C2624BAB708625791400513C6C.0001## Bearing, Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Bell Helicopter P/N 47-645-239-1
- SB47-120-185-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6FE70AAC180E03F186257ABC00762BCA.0001## Shim, main rotor hub, grip bearing Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-120-185-1
- SB47-150-140-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/22BDA893AC12AB8B86257ABC00762BCC.0001## Nut, mast cover Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-150-140-1
- SB47-120-023-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A4E505DD3EDED0AB86257ABC00762BC9.0001## Split cone, rotor hub core Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-120-023-1
- SB47-620-235-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C030D6994D3F46EA86257ABC00762BA2.0001## Seal, transmission case-ring Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-620-235-1
- SB47-620-616-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/089EBF732725492E86257ABC00762B90.0001## Spring, transmission free wheeling clutch Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-620-616-1
- SB47-130-118-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0E95F6BC4F69E4EA862579E30057EBBE.0001## Washer, Retainer Mast Base BRG I.R. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-130-118-1
- SB47-130-102-004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E05B52D014B0E3F3862579E30057ECC6.0001## Mast Assembly, Main Rotor Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-130-102-4
+ 20 more PMA parts on file
Advisory circulars & Federal Register
Advisory circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register · Parts 91 & 43
- 2026-09-14 Use of Certain Restricted Category Aircraft for the Transport of Firefighters for Wildfire Suppression FR ↗
- 2026-07-31 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
- 2026-07-02 Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight FR ↗
- 2026-07-01 Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements FR ↗
- 2026-06-30 Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period FR ↗
Registered N-numbers · 1
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5H | PA | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry
Sources
- FAA Aircraft Registry ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available
- NTSB CAROL ↗ Refreshed Jun 10, 2026 Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available