# Bell 47G-3B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1181026
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: 47G-3B
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 78 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 2H3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2H3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Scott's-Bell 47 Inc
- Registered aircraft: 15
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-3b

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [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 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 85-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-02-06): AN/NAS Standard Bolts · Scotts-Bell 47 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3 and 12 more. Effective Feb 6, 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 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 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 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 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 56-15-02](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 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](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2000-18-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-18-51) (historical): Main Rotor Blade Grip · Bell Helicopter Textron 47B, 47B3, 47D and 19 more. Effective Nov 30, 2000
- [AD 86-06-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-06-08-R1) (historical): Main Rotor Blade Grips · Bell Helicopter Textron 47B, 47B3, 47D and 25 more. Effective Jul 10, 1987

## Registered aircraft (15)

- [N147RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147RW): [Nipper Troy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIPPER%20TROY%20R), [Texarkana, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Texarkana), S/N 3097
- [N147WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147WB): [Triple Sss Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20SSS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Muskegon, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Muskegon), built 1963, S/N 2982
- [N347BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N347BH): [Gonzalez Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GONZALEZ%20RICHARD), [Seffner, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Seffner), built 1962, S/N 2771
- [N47AH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47AH): [Scotts Helicopter Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTTS%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES%20INC), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), built 1961, S/N 2645
- [N50HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50HB): [Dyer Randall J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYER%20RANDALL%20J), [Frazier Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Frazier%20Park), S/N 3063
- [N603BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N603BD): [Churchill Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHURCHILL%20SCOTT), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), built 1965, S/N 3245
- [N73224](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73224): [C-Fleet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/C-FLEET%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1962, S/N 2759
- [N73240](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73240): [Britton John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRITTON%20JOHN%20E), [Emmett, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Emmett), S/N 2772
- [N73249](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73249): [English Air Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGLISH%20AIR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Georgetown, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Georgetown), built 1964, S/N 2781
- [N73269](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73269): [Costa James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COSTA%20JAMES%20J), [Goff, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Goff), built 1962, S/N 2784
- [N8452E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8452E): [Magnum Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGNUM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Goff, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Goff), built 1962, S/N 2752
- [N8468E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8468E): [Scotts Helicopter Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTTS%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES%20INC), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), S/N 2647
- [N8483E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8483E): [Owens Jeffrey H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWENS%20JEFFREY%20H), [Danville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Danville), built 1961, S/N 2650
- [N8492E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8492E): [Brooke Ash Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROOKE%20ASH%20INC), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), built 1961, S/N 2714
- [N92NR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N92NR): [Wtpi Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WTPI%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Blue Mounds, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Blue%20Mounds), built 1963, S/N 2973

## NTSB investigations (96, newest 50)

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

- [NTSB ERA26LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA100), Jan 29, 2026: Bell 47G-3B (N347BH), Floral City, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: The student pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA306), Aug 2, 2018: Bell 47G 3B (N347BH), Custer, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of rotor RPM and subsequent forced landing on uneven terrain which led to a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB GAA17CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA436), Jul 24, 2017: Bell 47G 3B (N47AH), Toterville, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering at low altitude with low airspeed and a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA16CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA055), Oct 18, 2015: Bell 47G (N73224), Searchlight, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during hover flight.
- [NTSB CEN16LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA003), Oct 5, 2015: Bell 47G (N160CS), Huntsville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of helicopter control during an agricultural application pass for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage to the flight control system.
- [NTSB CHI08CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA254), Aug 14, 2008: Bell 47G-3B (N47AH), Kenyon, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the helicopter settling with power.
- [NTSB CHI08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA192), Jul 11, 2008: Bell 47G-3B (N73995), Port Edwards, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter when he inadvertently flared the helicopter and the rotor rpm decayed as a result of sustaining bee stings during an aerial application flight.…
- [NTSB DFW08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA188), Jul 1, 2008: Bell 47G-3B (N8468E), Mullen, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The plot's distraction with the chemical load resulting the failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor was no suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA161), Sep 15, 2005: Bell 47G-3B (N8483E), Summerville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance and adequate visual lookout during take-off which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and roll over.
- [NTSB DFW05CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA231), Aug 16, 2005: Bell 47 (N8494E), Monette, AR, destroyed. Probable cause: The loss of control as result of a loss of hydraulic pressure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA217), Aug 8, 1999: Bell 47G-B3 (N6712D), Selma, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper touchdown point during landing causing the landing skid to become entangled with the edge of the helipad platform and the resultant rollover and main rotor…
- [NTSB SEA98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA006), Oct 19, 1997: Bell 47-G3B (N47AH), Winston, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel starvation due to fuel flow restriction from a failed carburetor automatic mixture control device. Factors include night light conditions for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA168), Jul 14, 1997: Bell 47G-3B (N8494E), Idaho Falls, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of adequate altitude and airspeed to…
- [NTSB SEA97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA112), May 15, 1997: Bell 47G-3B (N8491E), Snohomish, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's encounter with of a loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) situation, and his subsequent inadequate remedial action. Related factors included: wind conditions that were conducive to an…
- [NTSB LAX95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA100), Feb 7, 1995: Bell 47G-3B (N73240), China Lake, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the main rotor and a tree while maneuvering at low altitude to herd animals.
- [NTSB MIA95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA058), Jan 17, 1995: Bell 47G-3B (N8462E), Natchez, MS, destroyed. Probable cause: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE HELICOPTER BY THE PILOT FOR HIS FAILURE TO SEPARATE THE DOLLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING FLIGHT.
- [NTSB LAX94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA322), Aug 16, 1994: Bell 47-G3B (N65678), Truk Island, Micronesia, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HELICOPTER'S ROTOR BLADES AND THE COCONUT TREES.
- [NTSB CHI93LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA305), Jul 31, 1993: Bell 47G-3B (N8480E), Clarinda, IA, destroyed. Probable cause: THE COMMERCIAL PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES DURING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERS.
- [NTSB MIA93T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93T%23A01), Jul 21, 1993: Bell 47G-3B (N40SD), Orlando, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA166), Mar 24, 1993: Bell 47G2A (N8493E), Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PASSENGER'S FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE PILOT'S INSTRUCTIONS. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATIONS DIFFICULTY BETWEEN THE PILOT & THE PASSENGER, AND THE BIRD…
- [NTSB FTW90DRD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD11), Jun 5, 1990: Bell 47G3-B (N73241), Houma, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AND AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE.
- [NTSB MKC89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA181), Aug 15, 1989: Bell 47G-B3 (N8471E), Waseca, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE TAILWIND, HIGH OBSTRUCTION (POWER LINE), AND CROP (BEANS) WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
- [NTSB DEN88FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA106), May 7, 1988: Bell 47G-3B1 (N8455E), Cortez, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL86LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA138), May 19, 1986: Bell 47G-3B (N73269), Red Bay, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA84LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA162), Jul 5, 1984: Bell 47G-3B (N73224), Eagle Point, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC83FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA196), Aug 18, 1983: Bell 47G-3B (N73248), Paxton, NE, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI83LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA264), Jun 17, 1983: Bell 47-G3B (N8471E), Litchfield, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN83LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA002), Oct 5, 1982: Bell 47G3B (N204Z), Nr. Englewood, CO, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN82FTC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC05), Jun 11, 1982: Bell 47G-3B (N73221), Douglas, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL82FKQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKQ12), Apr 27, 1982: Bell/Soloy 47G-3B (N8469E), Magee, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL80DKW15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKW15), Jul 6, 1980: Bell 47G-3B (N8463E), Livingston, TN, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80DEP36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEP36), Jun 11, 1980: Bell 47G-3B (N73995), Plainfield, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA015), Nov 24, 1979: Bell 47G3B1 (N73249), Farewell, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC79FCD41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCD41), Sep 25, 1979: Bell 47G-3B (N8471E), Pierson, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYP14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP14), Apr 26, 1979: Bell 47G-3B (N6712D), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FUJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUJ13), Nov 10, 1978: Bell 47G3B (N8483E), Springerville, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK78DVG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG65), Jul 24, 1978: Bell 47G-3B (N73240), Angwin, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKQ12), May 28, 1978: Bell 47G3B (N73249), Red Lick, MS, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA055), May 17, 1978: Bell 47G-3B (N602PD), Wantagh, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC77DAG76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG76), Jun 10, 1977: Bell 47GB3 (N8521F), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77DQA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77DQA14), Jan 22, 1977: Bell 47G-3B (N8483E), Mccarty, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYG74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYG74), Sep 15, 1976: Bell 47G-3B (N6712D), Cashmere, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYE41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYE41), May 12, 1976: Bell 47G-3B (N3794G), Forks, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75DQA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DQA29), Jan 29, 1975: Bell 47G-3B (N73248), Dexter, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75ATM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75ATM08), Dec 16, 1974: Bell 47G-3B (N73218), Kamas, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG12), Sep 11, 1974: Bell 47G-2 (N3794G), Ruff, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74AL084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL084), Jun 23, 1974: Bell 47G-3B (N8496E), La Crescnta, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB OAK74AP059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP059), May 9, 1974: Bell 47G3B1 (N73212), Lone Pine, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74FYA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYA13), Oct 15, 1973: Bell 47G-3B (N73230), Marsing, ID, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74DYG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYG07), Aug 1, 1973: Bell 47G3B (N73249), Orofino, ID, substantial damage

All 96: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-3b/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (49)

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

- [Accident 20180802009539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180802009539A), Aug 2, 2018: Bell 47G-3B (N347BH), Substantial damage. On 08/02/2018 approximatly 0830 a helicopter registered to dakota rotors LLC landed on uneven terrian after the pilot stated the RPM dropped and was unable to…
- [Accident 20170724020609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170724020609A), Jul 24, 2017: Bell 47G-3B (N47AH), Toeterville, IA, Substantial damage. While performing agricultural spray operations five miles west of stacyville, IA. The pilot failed to maintain sufficient rotor prm to arrest his descent from…
- [Accident 20151016019339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151016019339A), Oct 16, 2015: Bell 47G-3B (N73224), Searchlight, NV, Minor damage. Helicopter was operated low level to herd cattle. The tail rotor struck a joshua tree, landed and rolled over on its left side. The pilot was the sole…
- [Accident 20151005017709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151005017709A), Oct 5, 2015: Bell 47G-3B (N160CS), Huntsville, TX, Destroyed. Pilot made a right turn and could not return to level flight. Impacted ground and helicopter was destroyed.
- [Accident 20080814844439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080814844439A), Aug 14, 2008: Bell 47G3B (N47AH), Kenyon, MN, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was performing aerial pesticide application in a Bell 47. He was about to begin his 8th field that day. The helicopter was positioned on a flatbed…
- [Accident 20080711841829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080711841829A), Jul 11, 2008: Bell 47G3B (N73995), Wisconsin Rapi, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) While performing aerial application of a cranberry bog, bee's entered the cockpit stinging pilot numerous times. This caused the pilot to loose control…
- [Accident 20080701840549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080701840549A), Jul 1, 2008: Bell 47G3B1 (N8468E), Mullen, NE, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 1, 2008 at approximately 0700 CDT, the pilot of a Bell 47G-B3-1, N8468E, attempted to depart a field with a load of herbicide while conducting 14…
- [Accident 20050915028029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050915028029A), Sep 15, 2005: Bell 47G3B (N8483E), Mason, TN, Destroyed. (-23) Aircraft was initially resting atop of two 3 foot by 10 foot wooden pads constructed from 5 each 2X8S. The aircraft was facing toward the west with a…
- [Accident 20050819020729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050819020729A), Aug 19, 2005: Bell 47G3B (N8494E), Monet, AR, Destroyed. (-23) On August 19, 2005, at 1500 central daylight time, a Bell 47, an agricultural helicopter, N8494E, was destroyed during liftoff following a fire near…
- [Accident 19990808011249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990808011249A), Aug 8, 1999: Bell 47G3B (N6712D), Selma, AL, Substantial damage. 1957 Bell 47G-3B helicopter was attempting to land on a trailer, one skid did not get onto the trailer, and the acft flipped over. (.4)after a test flight…
- [Accident 19971018047319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971018047319A), Oct 18, 1997: Bell 47G3B (N47AH), Winston, MT, Substantial damage. (-16) On October 18, 1997, at approximately 2130 MST, Bell helicopter N47AH, while on a routine flight, the pilot reported that the aircraft yawed slightly,…
- [Accident 19970714018379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970714018379A), Jul 14, 1997: Bell 47G3B (N8494E), Idaho Falls, ID, No damage. Crashed on aierial application.
- [Accident 19970515010809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970515010809A), May 15, 1997: Bell 47G3B (N8491E), Snohomish, WA, Substantial damage. (.4) The pilot was in a commercial helicopter pilot upgrade training program. He was not yet rated for helicopters, but did hold an instructor's endorsement…
- [Accident 19950207001429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950207001429A), Feb 7, 1995: Bell 47G3B (N73240), China Lake, CA, Substantial damage. Rotors struck a joshua tree during a low turn while herding horses.
- [Accident 19950117000499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950117000499A), Jan 17, 1995: Bell 47G3B (N8462E), Natchez, MS, Destroyed. Failed to separate ground dolly. On liftoff realized dolly still attached. Aborted. Rolled. Chopped tail and burned
- [Accident 19940815021519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940815021519A), Aug 15, 1994: Bell 47G3B (N65678), Chuuk Isle, PS, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Struck coconut trees trying to land on a beach. Impact tore transmission and rotor head from helicopter.
- [Accident 19930731027219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930731027219A), Jul 31, 1993: Bell 47G3B (N8480E), Clarinda, IA, Destroyed. Aircraft skids struck the powerlines while maneuvering for spray run. Helicopter impacted terrain. Became inverted.
- [Accident 19930324010389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930324010389A), Mar 24, 1993: Bell 47G2A (N8493E), Papau, PS, Minor damage, 1 fatal. Lost tail rotor control. Passenger jumped too early prior to ditching. Tail rotor damage indicates bird strike.
- [Accident 19900605019009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900605019009A), Jun 5, 1990: Bell 47G3B (N73241), Lake Theriot, LA, Destroyed. Tried to land to collect alligator eggs. Rotors too slow. Tried a slide water landing skids hit shore rolled over.
- [Accident 19890815029849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890815029849A), Aug 15, 1989: Bell 47G3B (N8471E), Waseca, MN, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel returning to ag strip after spraying. Made run on no power landing in beans. Rotors chopped boom.
- [Accident 19880507023589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880507023589A), May 7, 1988: Bell 47G3B (N8455E), Cortez, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot reported loss of cyclic on initial climb. Made hard landing chopping tail boom. Impact fire. No defects noted
- [Accident 19860519019129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860519019129A), May 19, 1986: Bell STC47 (N73269), Red Bay, AL, Substantial damage. During hover to position for refueling, main rotor blades struck the metal structure atop the hopper truck.
- [Accident 19840704054399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840704054399A), Jul 4, 1984: Bell 47G3B (N73224), Eagle Point, OR, Substantial damage. Passenger grabbed pilots right arm during approach for landing when helicopter only 4 feet above ground.
- [Accident 19830817041919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830817041919A), Aug 17, 1983: Bell 47G3B (N73248), Paxton, NE, Destroyed. Pilot released cyclic control while helicopter was on platform mounted on truck. Aircraft rolled off platform.
- [Accident 19830617025809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830617025809A), Jun 17, 1983: Bell 47G3B (N8471E), Litchfield, MN, Substantial damage. Departed loading platform with a loading hose still attached. Caused tail rotor then main rotors to strike ground.
- [Accident 19821005051099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821005051099A), Oct 5, 1982: Bell 47G3B (N204Z), Englewood, CO, Destroyed. Pilot made precautionary landing and helicopter caught fire and burned. Loose fuel line was discovered.
- [Accident 19820611022679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820611022679A), Jun 11, 1982: Bell 47B3 (N73221), Douglas, WY, Substantial damage. Helicopter drifted into loading dock when pilot was attempting landing.
- [Accident 19820427012379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820427012379A), Apr 27, 1982: Bell 47G3B (N8469E), Magee, MS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot claims no control of helicopter after procedure turn. Copter descended into ground colliding with vehicles.
- [Incident 19800806066409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800806066409I), Aug 6, 1980: Bell 47G3B (N73915), Molokai, HI, Minor damage. Forced landing after engine quit. Found water in fuel.
- [Accident 19800706025249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800706025249A), Jul 6, 1980: Bell 47G3B (N8463E), Livington, TN, Destroyed. Waste gate on engine stuck halfway open. Lost power while spraying roadside. Hit wires and trees.
- [Accident 19800611022909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800611022909A), Jun 11, 1980: Bell 47G3B (N73995), Plainfield, WI, Substantial damage. Fuel exhaustion occurred during swath run. Crash occurred during attempted emergency landing.
- [Accident 19791124042909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791124042909A), Nov 24, 1979: Bell 47G3B (N73249), Farewell, AK, Substantial damage. Indicates lost conrol in fog, snow showers. Unskilled in type no night or helicopter hood time, carbon monoxide.
- [Accident 19790925024189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790925024189A), Sep 25, 1979: Bell 47G3B (N8471E), Pierson, IA, Substantial damage. Pilot flew into wires while conducting agricultural spraying.
- [Accident 19790426007769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790426007769A), Apr 26, 1979: Bell 47G3B (N6712D), Wenatchee, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot was spraying crops. He allowed rotor speed to decay and hit ground.
- [Accident 19780724023789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780724023789A), Jul 24, 1978: Bell 47B3 (N73240), Angwin, CA, Substantial damage. Wind gusts 10 to 15K.
- [Accident 19780525011689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780525011689A), May 25, 1978: Bell 47B3 (N73249), Red Lick, MS, Destroyed. T/r separated.
- [Accident 19780517045499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780517045499A), May 17, 1978: Bell 47B (N602PD), NY, No damage
- [Accident 19770610014819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770610014819A), Jun 10, 1977: Bell 47G3B (N8521F), AK, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19770122002839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770122002839A), Jan 22, 1977: Bell 47B3 (N8483E), Mccarty, NM, Substantial damage. Engine ran ok after accident. Air filter very dirty. Main rotor severed tail boom after touchdown.
- [Accident 19760915030949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760915030949A), Sep 15, 1976: Bell 47G3B (N6712D), Cashmere, WA, Substantial damage. Pinion shaft sheared.
- [Accident 19760512010839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760512010839A), May 12, 1976: Bell 47G3B (N3794G), Forks, WA, Substantial damage. T/r gr box pinion shaft failed. Crashed into hillside. Spraying brush.
- [Accident 19750129004019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750129004019A), Jan 29, 1975: Bell 47G3B (N73248), Dexter, NM, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19741216041289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741216041289A), Dec 16, 1974: Bell 47G3B (N73218), Kamas, UT, Substantial damage. Turbo sys lost due failed turbo exhaust clamp.
- [Accident 19740911028499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740911028499A), Sep 11, 1974: Bell 47G2 (N3794G), Ruff, WA, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740509034669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740509034669A), May 9, 1974: Bell 47G3B (N73212), Lone Pine, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Parked on mt ridge-engine running. Tail rotor drive assy yoke broke.P/N47-640-006-5.reason undet.
- [Accident 19731015033279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731015033279A), Oct 15, 1973: Bell 47G3B1 (N73230), Marsing, ID, Destroyed. Plt failed to survey area for obstructions prior to start of operation.
- [Accident 19730801026709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730801026709A), Aug 1, 1973: Bell 47G3B (N73249), Orofino, ID, Substantial damage. Fuel pump failure resulted in fuel starvation. Pilot used evasive action to miss pwr lines.
- [Accident 19730612013959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730612013959A), Jun 12, 1973: Bell 47G3B1 (N8532F), Magna, UT, Destroyed. Lnd on 60 deg mtn slope to pick up pax.m/r blade hit grnd. Crashed 200 ft downslope. Gusting to 30K.
- [Accident 19730423009869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730423009869A), Apr 23, 1973: Bell 47G3B (N204Z), Billings, MT, Substantial damage. Nr 5 conrod bolts failed. Lnd on 30 deg slope in wooded clearing. Pipeline surveillance flt.

## Service difficulty reports (24)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR AUS20020628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020628), Apr 21, 2002: STUD. FAILED. (AUS) COOLING FAN MOUNT STUD LOCATED ON CRANKCASE FAILED. LOSS OF TENSION ALLOWED BELT TO FALL OFF AND DESTROY THE COOLING FAN.
- [SDR AU990947](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990947), Aug 25, 1999: PITCH HORN. LOOSE. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR BLADE PITCH HORN LOOSE.
- [SDR AU981510](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981510), Sep 30, 1998: SPRING. BROKEN. (AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER INLET VALVE OUTER VALVE SPRING BROKEN.
- [SDR AU980929](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980929), Jul 2, 1998: DRIVESHAFT. MISALIGNED. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AND BEARINGS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. GREASE DISCOLOURED AT NR 1, NR 2, NR 7, AND NR 8 BEARINGS. ALL BEARINGS SHOWED SIGNS OF HEAVY WEAR.
- [SDR AU980288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980288), Mar 18, 1998: BEARING. WORN. (AUS) PILOTS COLLECTIVE LEVER BEARING WORN. UNAPPROVED REPAIR HAD BEEN CARRIED OUT TO TAKE UP THE PLAY IN THE WORN SHAFT AND BEARING. UNAPPROVED REPAIR. PERSONN
- [SDR AU980287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980287), Mar 18, 1998: DRIVE SHAFT. WORN. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING SPLINES WORN 0.3556MM (0.014 INCH) BELOW MINIMUM DIMENSIONS.
- [SDR AU980290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980290), Mar 11, 1998: NUT. WORN. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR RETAINING NUT FACE WORN BY SEAL EDGE LIP.
- [SDR AU980278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980278), Mar 11, 1998: NUT. WORN. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR MAST NUT WORN. SEAL EDGE LIP WORN INTO NUT FACE.
- [SDR AU980234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980234), Mar 3, 1998: SUPPORT. CRACKED. (AUS) STABILIZER BAR DAMPER SUPPORT PLATE CRACKED AT ONE OF THE FOUR MOUNTING BOLT HOLES.
- [SDR AU971398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971398), Nov 8, 1997: COOLING FAN. CORRODED. (AUS) COOLING FAN CORRODED. TWO ADJACENT BLADES BROKEN OFF. BROKEN BLADES CUT THROUGH THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR COVER AND IMPACTED THE REGULATOR COOLING FINS. THEY 
- [SDR 98ZZZX84](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX84), Oct 28, 1997: BELLOWS. FAILED. HELICOPTER LOST ENGINE POWER IN-FLIGHT. DURING GROUND RUN TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT OPERATE ABOVE 1500 RPM. THE MARVEL SCHEBELER (MODEL MA-6
- [SDR AU971468](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971468), Aug 13, 1997: TURBOCHARGER. FAILED. (AUS) ENGINE TURBOCHARGER FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST TURBINE HAD BEEN SKIDDING ON THE REAR THRUST FACE.
- [SDR AU961097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961097), Aug 1, 1996: COOLING FAN. CRACKED. (AUS) ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE CRACKED AT BASE
- [SDR AU960911](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960911), Jun 14, 1996: GRIP. CRACKED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR HEAD GRIPS CRACKED - FOUND DURING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION IAW AD/BELL47/92 AMDT4
- [SDR AU960819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960819), May 30, 1996: BEARING. FAILED. (AUS) TRANSMISSION FAN DRIVE BEARING FAILED - METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL SYSTEM
- [SDR AU960689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960689), May 21, 1996: BEARING. FAILED. (AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION LOWER SUN GEAR BEARING CAGE DISINTEGRATED - BEARING OIL PRESSURE JETS WERE ALSO FOUND TO BE BLOCKED WITH A NON FERROUS METAL (METAL DID 
- [SDR AU960822](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960822), May 20, 1996: BEARING. FAILED. (AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION COOLING FAN DRIVE BEARING FAILED - METAL CONTAMINATION OF TRANSMISSION OIL SYSTEM
- [SDR AU960537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960537), Apr 16, 1996: PLATE. CRACKED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR SWASHPLATE CONTROL PLATE FORE/AFT CYCLIC INPUT HORN LUG CRACKED AND BROKEN ON LH SIDE
- [SDR AU960823](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960823), Apr 12, 1996: BEARING. FAILED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR MAST BEARING FAILED - SUSPECT CAUSED BY HEAVY LANDING - METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL SYSTEM
- [SDR AU960435](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960435), Mar 28, 1996: BEARING. UNDERSIZE. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR FREE WHEEL UNIT BEARING ROLLERS UNDERSIZE - SEE MDR 96/0433 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- [SDR AU960433](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960433), Mar 28, 1996: BEARING. UNDERSIZE. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION DRIVE FLANGE SHEAR SCREWS DISTORTED - SUSPECT DUE TO SLIPPAGE OF THE FREEWHEEL UNIT DUE TO FITMENT OF UNDERSIZE BEARING ROLLERS AN
- [SDR AU960323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960323), Mar 20, 1996: SEAT BELT. WRONG PART. (AUS) SEAT BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH NOTE 2 OF AD/RES/27 AMDT1 - UNAPPROVED PART
- [SDR AU960341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960341), Feb 23, 1996: BEARING. WORN. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION PNO 47-620-600-27 MAIN DRIVE FLANGE SHEARBOLTS PNO 047-620-485-009 SHEARED - DAMAGE TO MAIN ROTOR SWASHPLATE AND CONTROL RODS - TA
- [SDR AU960065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960065), Jan 19, 1996: BEARING. SEIZED. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR CONTROL BARREL BEARING SEIZED - BEARINGS ARE SEALED UNITS

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (144, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SH1152NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1152NW): Installation of the Automatic Flagman Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC
- [STC SR09066RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09066RC): Fabricate the HAC-47-3 Tail Rotor Blade. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SH2772SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2772SW): Revise mast controls and remove stabilizer bar and install control system. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR01845SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01845SE): Installation of a barrier air filtration system. Cascade Flying Service LLC
- [STC SR00408NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00408NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-600. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR02471AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02471AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SH2348SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2348SW): Installation of Sprag System Kit P/N 74-612-153-1M Revision D, dated 9/17/14. Scott's Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SH166GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH166GL): Installation of Low Fuel Warning System. Scott's Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SH1710GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1710GL): Install fixed elevator in lieu of synchronized elevator. Scott's Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SH2397SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2397SW): Installation of Ag-King 500B Spray System with 2 tanks (800 pounds total allowable), 32 foot boom on end of skid tubes and engine driven pump. Scott's Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SH279SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH279SW): Modification of dual control cyclic stick into quick removable stick similar to Bell 47A stick by cutting off the stick and making an insert of 4130 steel tube to fit inside. Scott's Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SH382SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH382SW): Eligible only on Bell 47 series with open tail booms. Installation of sign per Kitz Kopter's Drawing KK-101 dated 10/14/64. Scott's Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SH504GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH504GL): Installation of Lycoming VO-435-A1F engine modified. Scott's Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SH972SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH972SW): Installation of copilot's rudder pedals. Scott's Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SR09321RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09321RC): Installation of Improved Main Rotor Grips and Matching Adapter Nut. Scott's Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SR09346RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09346RC): Installation of main rotor blade grip with modified root radius and matching adapter in accordance with Helicopter Tech, Inc., Drawing List R47-120-252-1000, Revision IR, dated May 15, 2002, or later Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved revision. Helicopter Tech Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA4172NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4172NM): Installation of Aviation Development oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SH657NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH657NW): Installation of Allison 250-C18A, -C18C, -C20, -C20B engine and related changes. Siam Hiller Holdings Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SR01430LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01430LA): Installation of Stainless Steel Skid shoes. Papas Gary Los Angeles Laboratories Inc
- [STC SA01258SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01258SE): Installation of the Automatic Flagman Dispenser Models in accordance with Automatic Flagman Master Drawing Lists specified in attached AML, or later FAA approved revision.This STC supercedes several existing STC s as listed in the notes on the attached AML. R-S Sales Inc
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SH1343SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1343SO): Installation of Utah Research& Development's Model 124BC101 airborne battery charger. Aviall Services, Inc. Lists 47 Series
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SH102WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH102WE): Installation of automatic flagman model 5. R-S Sales Inc
- [STC SA2687NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2687NM): Installation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches. Aero Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SH12CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH12CE): Replace existing engine induction air filter with AC Spark Plug Filter. Brackett Aero Filters Inc
- [STC SR00641SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00641SE): Installation of aerial mapping camera. Davis Richard B
- [STC SA00238SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00238SE): Installation of Aviation Development Corporation's sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SH54WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH54WE): Installation of modified hydraulic boost cylinder. Fortner Accessory Service Corp
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SH8441SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8441SW): Installation of a float assembly. Aero Products, Inc
- [STC SA2844CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2844CE): Installation of a plastic cap enclosure over the anti-collision strobe light system. Air Transport Inc
- [STC SH5142NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5142NM): Install rotary atomizers, Simplex model 10060, on Simplex spray booms approved under on the the STC's SH787NW, SH856NW, SH889NW, or SH891NW. Simplex Manufacturing Company
- [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International
- [STC SH370GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH370GL): Installation of Facet Enterprises, Inc. engine lubrication system scavenge filter. Facet Filter Products
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA3862NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International
- [STC SA4173NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4173NM): Installation of Simplex Model 7600 modular electrical system. (47G-5 WITH 12 VOLT SYSTEM). Simplex Manufacturing Company. Lists 47 Series

All 144: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-3b/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Bell-Snohomish Co Sheriffs OFF 47G-3B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-snohomish-co-sheriffs-off-47g-3b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1181023
- [Bell-Moore 47G-3B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-moore-47g-3b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 118103M

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