- Registered owner
- Dick Richard A
- Location
- Hutchinson, KS
- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 2948
- Year built
- 1966
- Type
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- August 9, 1996
- Certificate issued
- February 28, 2020
- Expires
- February 28, 2030
- Mode S code
- A04C7B
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 43
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1961 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
See all 46 ADs
Information bulletins that may apply
Advisory, not mandatory.
No bulletins matched this aircraft’s models
NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB WPR16LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and a dynamic rollover.NTSB SEA94LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMesa, WAThe pilot's improper flare. Factors include excessive airspeed while approaching the flare.NTSB LAX68F0086Accident · No injuriesClosedMarana, AZ
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20160213008159ALanding: Touchdown · Carson, NVPIC lost control when approaching a hover. PIC stated that the rotor RPM was lower than normal and PIC stated he was unable to increase rpm's with throttle when he attempted to roll in more throttle. PIC stated he diverted his attention to the instrument and…Accident 19931115046929ALevel Off Touchdown · Mesa, WAApproached landing sight excessive speed. Flared excessively. Struck tail on ground. Impacted. Rotors hit tailboom.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N1181WGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Bell 47G-3B-1 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 142
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Bell 47G-3B-1
STC SA800EAInstallation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power suppliesSTC SH100WEInstallation of fiberglass baggage carriers.STC SH3319NMInstallation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the
Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,