# Bell Continental Copters 47G - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1181061 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL CONTINENTAL COPTERS - Model: 47G - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 ยท Reciprocating - Seats: 3 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 78 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H5SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H5SW) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Scott's-Bell 47 Inc - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-continental-copters-47g 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. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N6214](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6214): [Domingue David K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOMINGUE%20DAVID%20K), [Port Neches, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Port%20Neches), built 1952, S/N 1023 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 ATL90DKJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ07), Jul 27, 1990: Bell-Continental Copters 47G (N7153), Clayhatchee, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE ENGINE MAGNETO(S). THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN (TREES) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A RELATED FACTOR. - [NTSB FTW70F0123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0123), Jul 2, 1969: Bell 47G (N7153), Pineland, TX, 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, 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 19900728029189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900728029189A), Jul 28, 1990: Bell 47G (N7153), Clayhatchee, AL, Substantial damage. Engine quit on pull-up from a spray run. Crash landed. A magneto coil failed, report indicates no ag certification ## Service difficulty reports (5) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2008FA0000543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000543), Jul 28, 2008: HUB. CRACKED. BEAM - CRACK INDICATION AT EAR END (FPT). HUB - CRACK INDICATIONS AT RADIUS ON STUB ENDS. (K) - [SDR 2008FA0000542](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000542), Jul 28, 2008: BEAM. CRACKED. BEAM CRACK INDICATION AT EAR END (FPT). HUB - CRACK INDICATIONS AT RADIUS ON STUB ENDS (FMT). (K) - [SDR HMI2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HMI2002F00000), Nov 16, 2002: UNIVERSAL JOINT. FAILED. BEARING FAILURE IN UNIVERSAL JOINT. NOTICED BY VIBRATION IN FLIGHT AND CLICKING SOUND ON SHUT DOWN. INVESTIGATION SHOWED OFF SET IN UNIVERSAL JOINT AND EXCESSIV - [SDR YBM2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YBM2002F00000), Sep 12, 2002: CONVERTER. FAILED. VOLTAGE CONVERTER (28V TO 14V) FAILED IN FLIGHT AND PASSED 28V TO RADIO CAUSING RADIO FAILURE DUE TO BLOWN ZEMOR DIODE. RADIO AND VOLTAGE CONVERTER WERE EXCHANG - [SDR 20000707SH002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000707SH002), Jun 20, 2000: GEAR. DAMAGED. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT REMOTE FIELD LOCATION ON ISLAND. SEVERAL HOURS LATER, AIRCRAFT STARTED. RIGHT MAGNETO COMPLETELY FAILED. ON RPM MAG CHECK, MAGNETO REMOVED AN ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Bell 47G](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g): 55 registered aircraft, registry code 1181002 - [Bell-K-Copter 47G](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-k-copter-47g): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 1181065 - [Bell-Shippey BELL 47G](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-shippey-bell-47g): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 118084G - [Bell-Carson 47G](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-carson-47g): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1181001 - [Continental Copters 47G](https://openairdocs.org/model/continental-copters-47g): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2390105 - [Houston Helicopters 47-G](https://openairdocs.org/model/houston-helicopters-47-g): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05636J3 - [Bell-Action 47G](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-action-47g): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 118084P - [Bell-Versatile 47G](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-versatile-47g): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 118100V - [Bell-Daytona Beach 47-G](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-daytona-beach-47-g): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1181017 - [Bell-Florida Helicopters 47G](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-florida-helicopters-47g): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1181063 - [Bell-Faulkenberry 47-G](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-faulkenberry-47-g): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1181067 - [Bell-Wilson 47G](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-wilson-47g): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1181075 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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