Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
BELL 47G-4A
Rotorcraft · ALLISON 250 SER 250HP
Registered
19
Year Range
1965–1971
NTSB Events
15
Airworthiness Directives
11
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered BELL 47G-4A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 26.3% 5
- MN 15.8% 3
- MI 10.5% 2
- AR 10.5% 2
- NY 5.3% 1
- TN 5.3% 1
- UT 5.3% 1
- NC 5.3% 1
- WA 5.3% 1
- KS 5.3% 1
+1 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1960s 47.4% 9
- 1970s 36.8% 7
- Unknown 15.8% 3
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving BELL 47G-4A aircraft
15 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 15.
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Jul 31, 2025
N102SHAssumption, Minnesota
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 25, 2015
N1420WDe Queen, Arkansas Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 24, 2015
N1396XGilbert, Iowa
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 24, 2010
N124SHRochester, Minnesota Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 3, 2004
N7NBBakersfield, California Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 11, 2001
N4262YStrathmore, California Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 23, 1998
N7162MCARROLLTON, Alabama
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 3, 1983
N4262YFIVE POINTS, California Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 16, 1981
N7NBWASCO, California
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 7, 1981
N22353TOCCOA, Georgia Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 4, 1974
N21MPWASHINGTON, District of Columbia Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 20, 1974
N1396XWAPATO, Washington Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 13, 1969
N1420WEAST POULTNEY, Vermont Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 4, 1968
N1396XKENAI, Alaska Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 9, 1967
N7162MWILLIS, Texas Fatal
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to BELL 47G-4A
11 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 11.
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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-…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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May 18, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company) 250-B17B, -B17C, -B17D, -B17E, -C20, -C20B, -C20F, -C20J, -C20S, and -C20W Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls- Royce Corporation (RRC) (formerly Allison Engine Company) 250-B17B, - B17C, -B17D, -B17E, -C20, -C20B, -C20F, -C20J, -C20S, and -C20W turboprop and turboshaft engines that do not have turbine energy absorbing ring, RRC part number (P/N) 23035175, or an…
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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…
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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…
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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-…
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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…
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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
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for BELL 47G-4A
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 2 matches in the FAA catalog.
- H-1 Historical Rev 40 · 06/15/1980
Bell Helicopter Textron
Models: 47H-1, 47B3, 47B, 47 + 5 more
- 2H3 Historical Rev 17 · 06/15/1980
Bell Helicopter Textron
Models: 47G-2A, 47G-3B, 47G-3, 47G-4A + 7 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for BELL 47G-4A
189 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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03/19/2025
STC SH100WE
Installation of fiberglass baggage carriers.
Texas Transland LLC
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04/14/2023
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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07/30/2021
STC SH1152NW
Installation of the Automatic Flagman Model 135 Control Stick Grip
Air Products & Parts LLC
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06/14/2021
STC SR09066RC
Fabricate the HAC-47-3 Tail Rotor Blade.
Scott's-Bell 47 Inc
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12/17/2020
STC SR02704SE
Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights
AeroLED's Holdings LLC
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12/17/2020
STC SR02704SE
Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights
AeroLEDS LLC
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06/04/2020
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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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
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10/10/2019
STC SH2772SW
Revise mast controls and remove stabilizer bar and install control system.
Scott's-Bell 47 Inc
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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
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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
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05/29/2019
STC SR00359BO
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Aerospace Technologies
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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
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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
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03/23/2018
STC SR01845SE
Installation of a barrier air filtration system
Cascade Flying Service LLC
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12/20/2017
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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12/20/2017
STC SR00408NY
Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-600.
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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05/23/2017
STC SR02487AK
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System
ADS-B Technologies, LLC
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12/29/2016
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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11/28/2016
STC SR00359BO
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Engineering Co Inc
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08/27/2016
STC SA01240SE (3 OF 5)
Installation of secondary voltage indication system
Visual Instruments LLC
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03/04/2016
STC SR02470AK
Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System
ADS-B Technologies, LLC
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03/04/2016
STC SR02471AK
Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System
ADS-B Technologies, LLC
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02/16/2016
STC SR02470AK
Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System
ADS-B Technologies LLC
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02/16/2016
STC SR02471AK
Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System
ADS-B Technologies LLC
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08/26/2015
STC SH2348SW
Installation of Sprag System Kit P/N 74-612-153-1M Revision D, dated 9/17/14
Scott's Bell 47 Inc
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01/14/2015
STC SR02394AK
Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system
Seaplanes North LLC
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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
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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
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08/07/2014
STC SR09321RC
Installation of Improved Main Rotor Grips and Matching Adapter Nut
Scott's Bell 47 Inc
+ 159 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for BELL 47G-4A
6 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.
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SB47-130-136-009#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/87F3332497D45FAA862579E30057EC6F.0001##
Mast Assembly, Main Rotor
Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-130-136-9
PMA holder → -
SB47-130-106-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9CFFD49B2CE2ACD4862579E30057EAE6.0001##
Washer, Mast Base Plug Stud
Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces 47-130-106-1
PMA holder → -
SB47-691-116-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1F1EC1CB97227371862579140051415E.0001##
Retainer Assembly, Hydraulic Irreversible Valve
Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Bell Helicopter P/N 47-691-116-1
PMA holder → -
SB47-620-954-005#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4887A6C74C7F30018625791400513FAD.0001##
Strainer, Oil Jet, Bevel Gear Transmission Assembly of
Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Bell Helicopter P/N 47-620-954-5
PMA holder → -
SB47-620-954-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8CA15FA8973C09898625791400513F5C.0001##
Strainer, Oil Jet, Bevel Gear Transmission Assembly of
Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Bell Helicopter P/N 47-620-954-3
PMA holder → -
SB47-620-954-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/61E7047220828B498625791400513F1A.0001##
Strainer, Oil Jet, Bevel Gear Transmission Assembly of
Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. replaces Bell Helicopter P/N 47-620-954-1
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for BELL 47G-4A
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 19 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.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N102SH | MN | 1971 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N115SL | MI | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N124SH | MN | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1342X | MI | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1396X | AR | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1420W | AR | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N188SH | MN | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N21MP | NY | 1971 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N22353 | TN | 1970 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N285TT | UT | 1971 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4262Y | TX | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N470BH | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N474JP | NC | 1970 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5102L | TX | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N514HE | TX | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N55ZD | TX | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7162M | WA | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7NB | KS | 1970 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8478T | AK | 1971 | · | 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
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →