# N555D: 1956 Bell 47G-2

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: Bell 47G-2 (registry code 1181008, TCDS H-1 (OpenAirDocs match))
- Engine: Lycoming VO-435 series (registry code 41525, TCDS E-279 (OpenAirDocs match))
- Serial number: 1478
- Year built: 1956
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: July 17, 1972
- Certificate issued: April 26, 2007
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A71249
- Registered owner: Scotts Helicopter Services Inc
- Location: Le Sueur, MN
- Owner's area on the map: 44.4418° N, 93.9140° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 56058, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555D

ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs matched by airframe (Bell 47G-2) (OpenAirDocs)

- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2009-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-12-01): Main rotor blade box beam clip (clip) · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Jun 29, 2009
- [AD 2005-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-21-04): Weld assembly scissors bracket · Revise mast controls and remove stabilizer bar and install… (Scott's-Bell 47 STC SH2772SW). Effective Nov 21, 2005
- [AD 2001-17-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-17-17): Main Rotor Blade Grip Threads · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 19 more. Effective Oct 3, 2001
- [AD 98-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-07-09): Stabilizer Bar Damper Link Assembly · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 19 more. Effective May 6, 1998
- [AD 96-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-06-12): Inspect Tail Rotor Blade & Abrasion Strip · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 19 more. Effective May 29, 1996
- [AD 91-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-20-10): Main Rotor Grip · Scotts-Bell 47 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1 and 11 more. Effective Nov 14, 1991
- [AD 85-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-08-03): Tail Rotor Blade Assemblies · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Apr 29, 1985
- [AD 81-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-17-01): Starting Vibrator Assemblies · Bendix Starting Vibrator Assemblies, B-2, B-2A and 49 more. Effective Aug 13, 1981
- [AD 80-10-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-10-04-R1): Tail Rotor Blades · Continental Copters OH-13H, OH-13E, OH-13E and 26 more. Effective Feb 28, 1981
- [AD 81-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-04-03): Tail Rotor Drive Assembly · Continental Copters OH-13H, OH-13E, OH-13E and 26 more. Effective Feb 2, 1981
- [AD 80-21-09 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-09-R1): Tail Rotor Pitch Link · Continental Copters OH-13H, OH-13E, OH-13E and 26 more. Effective Nov 24, 1980
- [AD 80-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-23-02): Turbine Power Conversions · Allison 250-C20/250-C20B engine (Siam Hiller Holdings STC SH177WE or 2 others). Effective Nov 20, 1980
- [AD 79-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-23-07): Soloy Conversion per STC SH657NW · Allison 250-C18A, -C18C, -C20, -C20B engine (Siam Hiller Holdings STC SH657NW). Effective Nov 26, 1979
- [AD 78-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-03-01): Hopper Support Bracket (STC SH357SW) · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Mar 6, 1978
- [AD 77-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-21-01): Tail Rotor Gear Boxes · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Nov 14, 1977
- [AD 70-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-10-08): Tail Rotor Grips · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Jul 20, 1976
- [AD 76-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-12-02): Tail Rotor Yoke · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 5 more. Effective Jul 14, 1976
- [AD 76-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-12-01): Tail Rotor Hub Bolt · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 4 more. Effective Jul 14, 1976
- [AD 75-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-18-06): Tail Rotor Pitch Control · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 5 more. Effective Sep 19, 1975
- [AD 74-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-02): Mast Control Stabilizer Bar Assembly · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Jun 14, 1974
- [AD 74-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-07-01): Main Rotor Control Tube Assembly · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective May 30, 1974
- [AD 73-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-19-04): Main Rotor Blade Grip · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Oct 10, 1973
- [AD 72-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-02-05): Control Rod Assembly · Scotts-Bell 47 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A and 11 more. Effective Feb 22, 1972
- [AD 70-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-08-02): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Jan 1, 1971
- [AD 70-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-14-01): Tail Rotor Pitch · Scotts-Bell 47 47D1, 47G, 47G-2 and 1 more. Effective Aug 17, 1970
- [AD 70-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-14-02): Tail Rotor Hub Assembly Bolt · Scotts-Bell 47 47D, 47D1, 47G and 2 more. Effective Aug 10, 1970
- [AD 70-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-11-04): Wood Main Rotor Blades · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 4 more. Effective Jun 26, 1970
- [AD 65-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-04-01): Freewheeling Clutch · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Feb 17, 1965
- [AD 62-27-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-27-02): Wood Tail Rotor Blades · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Jan 29, 1963
- [AD 62-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-23-02): Main Rotor Mast Thrust Bearing · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Oct 29, 1962
- [AD 61-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-22-01): Pitch Link Rod End Bearing · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Nov 7, 1961
- [AD 60-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-10-01): Scissor Lever Bolts · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 7 more
- [AD 73-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-19-02): Tail Rotor Yoke · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 5 more
- [AD 59-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-05-01): Tail Rotor Blade Inspection · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 58-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-26-02): M-S MA4-5AA Carburetor · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 58-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-26-01): Engine Cooling Fin Index Plate Assembly · Scotts-Bell 47 47G-2 and 47J
- [AD 58-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-23-01): Tail Rotor Pitch Change Bearings · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 4 more
- [AD 57-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-12-04): Tail Rotor Blade Inspection · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 5 more
- [AD 57-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-08-01): Tail Rotor Drive Shafts · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 57-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-07-02): Rotor Hub Equalizer Link · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 56-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-25-02): Tail Rotor Pitch Bearings · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 56-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-21-01): Hydraulic Boost Cylinders · Scotts-Bell 47 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1
- [AD 56-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-20-03): Tail Rotor Hub Bolts · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 4 more
- [AD 56-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-15-02): Swashplate Control Ring · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 56-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-05-01): Tail Rotor Drive Shafts · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 56-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-01-01): Ventral Fin Support · Scotts-Bell 47 47G and 47G-2
- [AD 55-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-16-01): Tail Rotor Hub Fillet · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 52-28-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-28-03): Tail Rotor Gearbox Shaft · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 52-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-21-01): Lord Mount Guards · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 52-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-05-03): Engine Mount Safety Strap · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 52-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-01-06): Tail Boom Spoiler · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 51-27-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-27-01): Engine Mount Replacement · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more
- [AD 48-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-13-02): Fuel Pump Rocker Pin · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more

Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2021-23-13, AD 2000-18-51, AD 86-06-08 R1

## ADs matched by engine (Lycoming VO-435 series) (OpenAirDocs)

- [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026
- [AD 2022-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-16-03): Engine (RECIPROCATING) · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-F and 236 more. Effective Aug 15, 2022
- [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012
- [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004
- [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991
- [AD 80-04-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-04-04-R1): Crankshaft Flange Bolts · Lycoming Engines IVO-540-A1A, TIVO-540-A2A, TVO-435-A1A and 38 more. Effective Aug 18, 1980
- [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969
- [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969
- [AD 68-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-08-08): Hydraulic Valve · Lycoming Engines IGSO-480-A1A6, IGSO-480-A1B6, IGSO-480-A1C6 and 44 more. Effective May 19, 1968

Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2024-21-02

## Information bulletins (advisory)

- [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders
- [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI75FEK32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEK32), Jun 19, 1975: Bell 47G2 (N555D), Paulding, OH, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19750619019739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750619019739A), Jun 19, 1975: Bell 47G2 (N555D), Paulding, OH, Substantial damage. Plts attn diverted to auto estd to cross flt path.

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