Rotorcraft · FRANKLIN 6V4 SERIES · as of Sep 21, 2026
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Distribution · currently registered
By state (top 10)
- TX 50.0% 2
- CA 25.0% 1
- AK 25.0% 1
By decade of manufacture
- 1940s 25.0% 1
- 1950s 50.0% 2
- Unknown 25.0% 1
NTSB records
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
- May 3, 1967 N12888 BAKERSFIELD, California NTSB docket ↗
Airworthiness directives
8 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 8.
- 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 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 · 94 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 ↗
- 07/30/2021 STC SH1152NW Installation of the Automatic Flagman Model 135 Control Stick Grip Air Products & Parts LLC 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 ↗
- 08/07/2014 STC SH279SW Modification of dual control cyclic stick into quick removable stick similar to Bell 47A stick by cutting off the stick and making an insert of 4130 steel tube to fit inside 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 ↗
+ 64 more STCs on file
PMA replacement parts · 60+ on file
- R47-620-619-1, -3, -5, -7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FB0857D85FF17FD9862579640071A469.0001## Pin Clutch Pivot Helicopter Technology Inc replaces 47-620-619-1, -3, -5, -7 Bell Helicopter
- R47-620-518-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8FB5282E27649C34862579640071A529.0001## Cage Helicopter Technology Inc replaces 47-620-518-1 Bell Helicopter
- Helicopter Tech, Inc. P/N R47-120-135-107#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/489D5CE94695C5D3862579640071A405.0001## Grip Main Rotor Helicopter Technology Inc replaces Bell P/N 47-120-135-5 and 107
- R47-644-131-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7F781123DA3997DF862579640071A60D.0001## Coupling Helicopter Technology Inc replaces 47-644-131-2 Bell Helicopter
- R47-130-116-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0EDC750C72A85F70862579640071A691.0001## Locknut, Mast (Main) Helicopter Technology Inc replaces 47-130-116-1 Bell Helicopter
- Helicopter Tech, Inc. P/N R47-120-183-103#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/70EF939EFED108FD862579640071CFBC.0001## Adapter, Steel Yoke, Main Rotor Blade Grip Helicopter Technology Inc replaces Bell P/N 47-120-183-103
- SB47-612-171-123C#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F4D125529991B0D586257FDB005C5471.0001## Mount Assembly - Engine Support Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Modification Part
- SB47-614-103-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BFE4E5CA43CE70F886257FB900558A7B.0001## Muffler Assembly Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Modification Part
- SB47-614-106-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1D459909F388063886257E75004A6EB4.0001## Adapter Assembly Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 74-661-041-11M#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9EB9BA8B63B99F0386257F4F0071DB01.0001## Belt Set, Engine Cooling Fan Drive Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-661-041-9
- 74-140-252-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5F70A4462F773FEC86257EEB005F38A3.0001## Bearing, Rod End, Main Rotor Pitch Change Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-140-252-3
- 74-140-252-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AAFC241875D7A5D086257EEB005F38A8.0001## Bearing, Rod End, Main Rotor Pitch Change Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-140-252-5
- 74-612-171-123C#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/67776DF0055C9A1E86257CB5004E883D.0001## Mount Assembly, Engine Support Texas Helicopter Co Inc replaces 47-612-171-123
- 74-612-171-123C#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/70792FB118EBDBB886257CB5004E883C.0001## Mount Assembly, Engine Support Texas Helicopter Co Inc replaces 47-612-171-123
- 74-612-171-123C#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3C36E980C4537A76862579EC00667359.0001## Mount Assembly, Engine Support Texas Helicopter Co Inc replaces Modification Part
- 74-612-171-123C#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0FE7BEB5C654C0DC862579EC00667322.0001## Mount Assembly, Engine Support Texas Helicopter Co Inc replaces Modification Part
- SB47-631-123-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D05912BF43986D4286257B32006CC999.0001## Bushing, Crosstube, Collective Pitch Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-123-1
- SB47-631-123-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4ADBF261BBFEA82786257AFE0068D589.0001## Bushing, Crosstube, Collective Pitch Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-123-1
- SB47-631-150-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/44F380BB73B401A786257B32006CC99C.0001## Spacer, Throttle Control Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-150-1
- SB47-631-121-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F7708BA09E06687186257B32006CC98F.0001## Crosstube Assy, Collective Pitch, Control Stick Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-121-2
- SB47-631-121-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/23F48A01DBA1BC5286257B32006CC993.0001## Crosstube Assy, Collective Pitch, Control Stick Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-121-3
- SB47-631-150-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A13A7DEAACA2E93886257AFE0068D63F.0001## Spacer, Throttle Control Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-150-1
- SB47-631-121-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D1462B466FB1C47986257AFE0068D464.0001## Crosstube Assy, Collective Pitch, Control Stick Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-121-3
- SB47-631-121-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A6295E420F6FCE3086257AFE0068D404.0001## Crosstube Assy, Collective Pitch, Control Stick Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-121-2
- SB47-631-151-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/81308DAF046488A186257B32006CC99F.0001## Locknut, Throttle Control Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-151-1
- SB47-631-151-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4D84B0A9C9B5E14C86257AFE0068D69A.0001## Locknut, Throttle Control Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-151-1
- SB47-631-149-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6B01CA162F4597A286257B32006CC99A.0001## Nut, Collective Pitch, Friction Adjusting Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-149-1
- SB47-631-099-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BC68784C0DE51ED786257B32006CC961.0001## Nut, Throttle Control, Friction Adjusting Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-099-2
- SB47-631-099-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3951A22B2B1754AB86257B32006CC95F.0001## Nut, Throttle Control, Friction Adjusting Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-099-1
- SB47-631-109-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5A9556CED60D0D9886257B32006CC964.0001## Knob, Collective Pitch, Friction Adjusting Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-109-2
- SB47-631-149-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F07B188B845D399886257AFE0068D5E5.0001## Nut, Collective Pitch, Friction Adjusting Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-149-1
- SB47-631-109-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C330911F4C22A15B86257AFE0068D151.0001## Knob, Collective Pitch, Friction Adjusting Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-109-2
- SB47-631-099-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/36A878B01783AA4C86257AFE0068D0F3.0001## Nut, Throttle Control, Friction Adjusting Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-099-2
- SB47-631-099-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/512C2FCAC9A3E10886257AFE0068D094.0001## Nut, Throttle Control, Friction Adjusting Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-099-1
- SB47-644-242-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/466CF795169F90AE86257A39006F4A49.0001## Adapter, Male, Splined Tail Rotor Driveshaft Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-644-242-3
- SB47-644-236-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D518FF02BE30F24886257A39006F4A42.0001## Sleeve, Bearing Support, Tail Rotor Driveshaft Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-644-236-1
- SB47-644-235-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E58AE79F1D15023C86257A39006F4A3F.0001## Sleeve, Bearing Support, Tail Rotor Driveshaft Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-644-235-1
- SB47-644-238-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FF58D1EEDF3DA37086257A39006F4A45.0001## Tube, Driveshaft, Tail Rotor Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-644-238-3
- SB47-644-234-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8F11DF44EC2EF39786257A39006F4A3D.0001## Shaft, Tail Rotor Drive, Assy of Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-644-234-101
- SB47-631-096-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F33243E649FED23386257B32006CC9B6.0001## Collar, Crosstube, Collective Pitch Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-631-096-1
+ 20 more PMA parts on file
Advisory circulars & Federal Register
Advisory circulars
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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 · 4
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