1958 Bell 47
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
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Description
This 1958 Bell 47G-2 is a classic helicopter configured as a training unit, featuring a Lycoming VO-435 engine, TSO radios, and full flight instrumentation. Contact Airside Aviation to learn more.
Engine
Make/Model: AVCO Lycoming VO-435-AID Serial No.: L-1973-31 Time: 846.6 TSO
Modifications / STCs
• Training Unit:
• Turn Coordinator Instrument
• Attitude Indicator (artificial horizon)
• Vertical Card Magnetic Compass
• Vertical Speed Indicator
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Bell 47
This 1958 Bell 47 (C-FKLK) is a piston helicopters with 16,669 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 47 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $160,000 to $265,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 8 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-FKLK) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Bell 47
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 8 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47, 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Model 47D1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A and Coastal Helicopters, Inc. Model OH-13H (Tomcat Mark 5A, 6B, 6C) Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K Helicopters
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Bell 47
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
ELASTOMERIC FEATURE OF ROD-END BEARING FAILED CAUSING LATERAL PLAY OF BEARING AND PROTRUDING SHIMS DAMAGED BLADE LAG DAMPER LUG.
DURING LOW LEVEL CROP APPLICATION, PILOT HEARD A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY VIBRATION, LANDED ACFT. NOTICED A CRACK IN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE GRIP DURING A VISUAL INSPECTION. CRACK WAS APPROX 70 PERCENT ACROSS THE LOWER EAR AT THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE BOLT H...
(PC) PNEUMATIC LINE CAME LOOSE AT THE FCU CAUSING ENGINE SPOOL DOWN IN FLIGHT. NUMERIOUS CSL HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS TOPIC, BUT SEEM NOT TO BE BEING FOLLOWED. AN AD SHOULD BE CONSIDERED TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH LINE SECURITY. THIS IS A KNOWN AN...
A PUNCTURE WAS NOTICED ON THE INTAKE SIDE OF THE ROCKER COVER ON CYLINDER NR 1. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ROCKER COVER, A CAP PN 17C19386 WHICH SITS BETWEEN THE EXHAUST VALVE AND EXHAUST ROCKER ARM, WAS FOUND LODGED BETWEEN THE INTAKE COVER AND INTAKE ROC...
PART WAS INSTALLED. ON REVIEW OF AIRCRAFT RECORDS PRIOR TO PLACING IT ON A 135 CERTIFICATE IT WAS NOTED THAT EITHER THERE WAS A TYPO OR SUP PART INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT. THE FSDO CONFIRMED THE SERIAL NUMBER ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 AFTER THE MAIN ROTOR...
PART WAS TO REPLACE ANOTHER PART NOW IDENTIFIED AS A SUSPECTED UNAPPROVED PART (SUP). SERIAL NUMBER CT-207 DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF AN APPROVED PART: INCOMPLETE PAPERWORK, IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS, AND QUESTIONABLE INDICATION OF MANUFACTURE H...
DURING INVESTIGATION OF AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH ACFT LOST POWER AND WAS FORCED TO LAND THE FOLLOWING WAS DISCOVERED: COMPRESSION CHECK REVEALED THE NR 1 CYL WAS LEAKING PAST THE EXHAUST VALVE. (COMPRESSION 45/80). EXAMINATION OF THE CYLINDER REVEALED T...
BEAM - CRACK INDICATION AT EAR END (FPT). HUB - CRACK INDICATIONS AT RADIUS ON STUB ENDS. (K)
BEAM CRACK INDICATION AT EAR END (FPT). HUB - CRACK INDICATIONS AT RADIUS ON STUB ENDS (FMT). (K)
APPROX 100 HRS AGO TRANSMISSION WAS O/H AND NEW PMA GEAR SET WAS INSTALLED S/N GR586A FROM HELICOPTER TECH DURING FLIGHT PILOT HEARD AND FELT NOISE AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AND FOUND COOLING FAN DRIVE PULLEY AND APPROX 1.25 INCHES OF THE DRIV...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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