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BELL 47G

55 registered · 1947–1972 · 48 NTSB events · 15 ADs

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Rotorcraft · FRANKLIN 6V 350 SERIES · as of Sep 21, 2026

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Distribution · currently registered

By state (top 10)

  • FL 14.5% 8
  • CA 12.7% 7
  • KS 10.9% 6
  • MI 7.3% 4
  • DE 5.5% 3
  • TX 5.5% 3
  • NC 3.6% 2
  • OH 3.6% 2
  • AR 3.6% 2
  • IL 3.6% 2

+15 more states

By decade of manufacture

  • 1940s 5.5% 3
  • 1950s 54.5% 30
  • 1960s 9.1% 5
  • 1970s 1.8% 1
  • Unknown 29.1% 16

NTSB records

48 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 23 more available on NTSB CAROL.

Airworthiness directives

15 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 15.

  • Jun 12, 2023

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v-band coupling installed. This AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at the tailpipe to t…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Dec 4, 2001

    Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company) 250-C20 Series Turboshaft and 250-B17 Series Turboprop Engines

    This amendment supersedes an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company) models 250- C20, -C20B, -C20F, -C20R, -C20R/1, -C20R/2, -C20S, and -C20W turboshaft engines, and 250-B17, -B17C, -B17D, -B17E,…

  • Oct 29, 2001

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.-Manufactured Model OH-13E, OH-13H, and OH-13S Helicopters

    This document proposes superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Model OH-13E, OH-13H, and OH-13S helicopters manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI). That AD currently requires either recurring liquid penetrant or eddy current inspections of the main rotor blade grip (grip) threads for a c…

  • 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.-Manufactured Model OH-13E, OH-13H, and OH-13S Helicopters

    This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000-18-52 which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI)-manufactured Model OH-13E, OH-13H, and OH-13S helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires a liqu…

  • 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 · 2 matches in the FAA catalog

  • H-1 Bell Helicopter Textron Historical Rev 40 · 06/15/1980

    Models: 47H-1, 47B3, 47B, 47 + 5 more

  • 2H3 Bell Helicopter Textron Historical Rev 17 · 06/15/1980

    Models: 47G-2A, 47G-3B, 47G-3, 47G-4A + 7 more

Supplemental type certificates · 297 on file

+ 267 more STCs on file

PMA replacement parts · 60+ on file

+ 20 more PMA parts on file

Registered N-numbers · 55

55 of 55 ● NTSB events on file · orange tails have Atlas pages · Look up queries the live FAA registry (owner, address, last airworthiness)
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N10175 AL 1954 ● Look up ↗
N1101V NC 1947 · Look up ↗
N125MR VA 1957 · Look up ↗
N13AS NC 1954 · Look up ↗
N147CG OH 1956 · Look up ↗
N147DP FL 1956 · Look up ↗
N155JN DE 1955 · Look up ↗
N17611 IN 1952 · Look up ↗
N1773 MI 1967 ● Look up ↗
N2199 WA 1952 · Look up ↗
N22AP TN — · Look up ↗
N22SH TX 1952 · Look up ↗
N24067 AZ 1953 ● Look up ↗
N2469B TX — ● Look up ↗
N2473B CA 1955 ● Look up ↗
N2795A AR — ● Look up ↗
N2801B DE — · Look up ↗
N2802B FL — ● Look up ↗
N2814B MT 1956 ● Look up ↗
N2821B FL 1956 ● Look up ↗
N2862B NY 1957 · Look up ↗
N29GR KS — · Look up ↗
N33507 CA 1953 · Look up ↗
N3740G FL — ● Look up ↗
N4115A FL 1957 · Look up ↗
N415DP IL 1947 · Look up ↗
N4419E AK — ● Look up ↗
N472DM CA 1963 · Look up ↗
N472GD MI 1953 · Look up ↗
N47ED NV 1972 · Look up ↗
N47ZA FL 1956 · Look up ↗
N547SB MO 1954 · Look up ↗
N568TB CA — ● Look up ↗
N62221 DC 1947 ● Look up ↗
N6327D DE 1952 ● Look up ↗
N6355 MI 1956 ● Look up ↗
N6356 PA 1956 ● Look up ↗
N6359X KY 1963 ● Look up ↗
N6597D CA — ● Look up ↗
N68GR KS — · Look up ↗
N69GR KS — · Look up ↗
N701GR KS — · Look up ↗
N703GR KS — · Look up ↗
N7736 PA 1954 · Look up ↗
N7985A TX 1958 ● Look up ↗
N7AR MI 1963 · Look up ↗
N8236 CA 1955 · Look up ↗
N8409E OH 1960 ● Look up ↗
N88754 FL 1953 ● Look up ↗
N921B IL 1952 · Look up ↗
N932B CA 1953 ● Look up ↗
N950B AR 1954 ● Look up ↗
N955B OK 1954 ● Look up ↗
N957B FL — ● Look up ↗
N999GR KS — · Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry

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