Bell 47H-1

Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 1181011

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
47H-1
Registry code
1181011
Registered
6 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
3
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
78 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH-1
Holder
Scott's-Bell 47 Inc

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

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Aircraft by year built · 19

1947Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 19 aircraft
19471
19541
19557
19567
19572
19581

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 54

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1960In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 32 ADs
19601
19611
19621
19631
19651
19703
19711
19731
19742
19751
19763
19771
19781
19801
19813
19851
19861
19871
19961
19981
20001
20011
20091
20211
20231
See all 57 ADs
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Registered aircraft · 6

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  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 22

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 13

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 19990312016329IBell 47H1 · Ontario, CA(-5) The pilot of a Bell helicopter BHT-47 reported to the Ontario tower that he had a loss of engine power. The pilot made a precautionary landing in a dirt field 1 mile north of Ontario, CA, international airport. There was no damage to the aircraft and no…Mar 12, 1999 · N2831BAccident 19940604014999ABell 47H1 · Tulsa, OKDuring practice autorotations to a field allowed rotor RPM decay. Landed hard. Main rotors flexed. Chopped tailboomJun 4, 1994 · N2831B · Substantial damageIncident 19880824065469IBell 47H1 · Torrance, CAEngine quit. Autorotation to airport. Found plug lodged in oil passage of the oil pump. Improper maintenance.Aug 24, 1988 · N996BAccident 19850428016119ABell 47H1 · Guilford, VTAircraft could not clear trees in takeoff path. Made pedal turn, lost rotor RPM and struck trees.Apr 28, 1985 · N2827B · DestroyedAccident 19831213070059ABell 47H1 · Paradise, CAHelicopter pilot lost directional control during lift off and collided with 2 parked aircraft.Dec 13, 1983 · N42403 · DestroyedIncident 19821117064829IBell 47H1 · Detroit, MIFumes in cockpit. Made precautionary landing. Crankcase breather vent tube had separated from engine.Nov 17, 1982 · N2831BIncident 19821024062589IBell 47H1 · Nashville, TNDecelerated at 50 feet on downwind landing. Used extreme pitch to slow down. Tail rotor hit ground.Oct 24, 1982 · N13172 · Minor damageIncident 19820725039449IBell 47H1 · Fair Oaks, CALost rudder control on approach to helipad. Made hard autorotation landing. Worn left rudder pedal slipped stop.Jul 25, 1982 · N42403 · Minor damageIncident 19820206012329IBell 47H1 · Wilton, CAVibration from defective stabilizer dampers in hover. Student unable to cope. Made hard landing.Feb 6, 1982 · N42403 · Minor damageAccident 19800319005959ABell 47G2 · Miami, FLStudent and instructor tried to level helicopter on takeoff. Over controlled. Rotors hit ground.Mar 19, 1980 · N7898B · Substantial damageAccident 19760821025459ABell 47H1 · Tuckerman, AREng malf,cause of fire not determined due to fire damage.Aug 21, 1976 · N981B · Substantial damageAccident 19750520011259ABell 47H1 · Nashville, TNTail rotor hub bolt p/n 47-641-052-3 failed. Bolt had retirement life 600 hr failed at 499.8 hr.May 20, 1975 · N13172 · Substantial damageAccident 19750401007369ABell 47H1 · Nashville, TNRotor blades flexed down,tail cut off.Apr 1, 1975 · N981B · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 101

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

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1181011')
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