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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

BELL 47D1

Rotorcraft · AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG

Registered

48

Year Range

1947–1967

NTSB Events

88

Airworthiness Directives

5

Aircraft Resources

Manufacturer · Bell Textron → Search FAA TCDS →

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered BELL 47D1 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • CA 12.5% 6
  • PA 10.4% 5
  • TX 10.4% 5
  • IA 6.3% 3
  • MI 6.3% 3
  • FL 6.3% 3
  • AL 6.3% 3
  • OR 4.2% 2
  • LA 4.2% 2
  • NY 4.2% 2

+13 more states

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1940s 27.1% 13
  • 1950s 33.3% 16
  • 1960s 12.5% 6
  • Unknown 27.1% 13

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving BELL 47D1 aircraft

88 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 63 more available on NTSB CAROL.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to BELL 47D1

5 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 5.

  • 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-…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Oct 17, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Model 47D1, 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 and Coastal Helicopters, Inc. Model OH-13H (Tomcat Mark 5A, 6B, 6C) Helicopters

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron (Bell) Model 47D1, 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 and Coastal Helicopters, Inc. Model OH-13H (Tomcat Mark 5A, 6B, 6C) helicopters that have a certain scissors…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jul 6, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Model 47D1, 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 and Coastal Helicopters, Inc. Model OH-13H (Tomcat Mark 5A, 6B, 6C) Helicopters

    This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron (Bell) Model 47D1, 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 and Coastal Helicopters, Inc. Model OH-13H (Tomcat Mark 5A, 6B, 6C) helicopters that have a certain…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for BELL 47D1

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for BELL 47D1

161 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

  • 05/27/2025

    STC SA5581SW

    Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system

    Alcor LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 05/17/2024

    STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)

    Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering

    Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 04/14/2023

    STC SH3319NM

    Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,

    Precise Flight Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 09/09/2022

    STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)

    Install Ceconite covering material.

    Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 07/30/2021

    STC SH1152NW

    Installation of the Automatic Flagman Model 135 Control Stick Grip

    Air Products & Parts LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/14/2021

    STC SR09066RC

    Fabricate the HAC-47-3 Tail Rotor Blade.

    Scott's-Bell 47 Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/17/2020

    STC SR02704SE

    Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights

    AeroLED's Holdings LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/17/2020

    STC SR02704SE

    Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights

    AeroLEDS LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/04/2020

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 1)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 10/10/2019

    STC SH2772SW

    Revise mast controls and remove stabilizer bar and install control system.

    Scott's-Bell 47 Inc

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 05/29/2019

    STC SR00359BO

    Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.

    Whelen Aerospace Technologies

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/20/2017

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 1)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/20/2017

    STC SR00408NY

    Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-600.

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 05/23/2017

    STC SR02487AK

    Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System

    ADS-B Technologies, LLC

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 11/28/2016

    STC SR00359BO

    Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.

    Whelen Engineering Co Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 08/27/2016

    STC SA01240SE (3 OF 5)

    Installation of secondary voltage indication system

    Visual Instruments LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 03/04/2016

    STC SR02471AK

    Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System

    ADS-B Technologies, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 02/16/2016

    STC SR02471AK

    Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System

    ADS-B Technologies LLC

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 08/07/2014

    STC SR09321RC

    Installation of Improved Main Rotor Grips and Matching Adapter Nut

    Scott's Bell 47 Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 08/07/2014

    STC SH397SW

    Installation of hydraulic boost kit.

    Scott's Bell 47 Inc

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 131 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for BELL 47D1

7 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • 74-150-117-13M#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CD5B2442FA9E01D786257F71005CAF29.0001##

    Weld Assy, Scissors Bracket

    Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • SB47-661-031-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/551313D965959ED086257E0A005FC8F4.0001##

    Bearing, Cooling Fan

    Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-661-031-001

    PMA holder →

  • 74-150-949-9#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FA13258E02497E548525704C005DEF5B.0001##

    Scissors Assembly Main Rotor Mast

    Texas Helicopter Co Inc replaces Bell 047-150-259

    PMA holder →

  • R47-620-485-9#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5FB5B8742585D01285257044005A69BE.0001##

    Screw, Rotor Driving Flange, Shear Type

    Helicopter Technology Inc replaces Bell Helicopter 47-620-485-9

    PMA holder →

  • AC-1001-1 AC-1001-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F4A620A6CA4EF676862574880056F2B4.0001##

    SHROUD

    AmSafe Bridport (CANCELLED 6/3/2011) replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • AC-1000-1 AC-1000-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6F17B5708CF86DED862574880056F27A.0001##

    SHROUD

    AmSafe Bridport (CANCELLED 6/3/2011) replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • 47-DG-200-1, -3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DBC5CFF9D061ECE78625734D0056FD99.0001##

    Replacement Bubble

    Nordam Group Inc, Transparency Division, The replaces BELLHelicopter 47-360-181-119, -153

    PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for BELL 47D1

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 48 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

48 of 48
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N10065 IA 1949 ● Look up ↗
N12087 OR — ● Look up ↗
N132BR PA 1951 ● Look up ↗
N140B IA 1947 · Look up ↗
N153B MN 1947 ● Look up ↗
N157B CA 1947 ● Look up ↗
N160B MI 1947 ● Look up ↗
N16356 TX 1951 ● Look up ↗
N182B KS 1948 · Look up ↗
N184B DE 1959 ● Look up ↗
N202CH FL 1951 ● Look up ↗
N225B AR 1949 ● Look up ↗
N237DJ MI — · Look up ↗
N3103G PA 1959 ● Look up ↗
N310A GA 1947 ● Look up ↗
N3116G NC — · Look up ↗
N347WM PA — · Look up ↗
N4250A LA — ● Look up ↗
N4702S AL — ● Look up ↗
N5167V OR 1949 · Look up ↗
N555EN PA 1947 · Look up ↗
N63300 AL 1951 · Look up ↗
N6579D LA — ● Look up ↗
N7137Z WA 1948 · Look up ↗
N74004 NY 1951 ● Look up ↗
N74005 IA 1963 · Look up ↗
N74081 TX — · Look up ↗
N74120 NY 1949 ● Look up ↗
N74124 TX 1963 ● Look up ↗
N74822 FL 1964 ● Look up ↗
N74823 AK 1953 ● Look up ↗
N74898 MI — ● Look up ↗
N755E IN 1951 ● Look up ↗
N7802E TX — · Look up ↗
N78900 AZ 1952 ● Look up ↗
N8117 TX 1967 ● Look up ↗
N8645G AK 1953 ● Look up ↗
N8975 OK — · Look up ↗
N903B CA 1954 ● Look up ↗
N908B PA 1952 ● Look up ↗
N9115R CA 1948 ● Look up ↗
N9158R CA 1960 ● Look up ↗
N917B CA 1952 ● Look up ↗
N929B FL — ● Look up ↗
N93067 AL 1965 ● Look up ↗
N93175 ID — · Look up ↗
N9421H CA 1950 ● Look up ↗
N9567C MO 1950 · Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →