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1969 BELL 47G-3B-2
Starts from the median asking price of 37 comparable Bell Helicopter listings ($454,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -8 vs comparable listings -12.0%
- Airframe time -7,248 hr vs comps +14.5%
- Engine time -9,436 hr vs comps +20.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bell 47G-3B-2 |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 4,966 hrs |
| Engine time | 344 SOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | BENDIX/KING |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering in a Bell 47 over the waters...” The Bell 47 has been around forever and still to this day is training pilots to fly in Canada. As far as price goes, these helicopters are the most affordable piston aircraft on the market that are not in the microlight or light sport class. The Bell 47 is a legend and it will make a pilot out of you.
Modifications
Stewart-Warner/Southwind Gasoline Powered Combustion Cabin Heater Cargo Hook (not installed) Concorde Lead Acid Battery External Cargo Litter Tailboom Toolbox Dual Controls Leather Seats
Avionics
KY196 TSO VHF Radios KT76A Transponder Kannad 406AF ELT NAT AA85 Davtron Clock Garmin GPS 496 OAT Gauge
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 47G-3B-2 |
| Serial Number | 474747 |
| Registration # | C-FOFD |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,966 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 344 SOH |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING |
|---|---|
| ELT | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | KY196 TSO VHF Radios KT76A Transponder Kannad 406AF ELT NAT AA85 Davtron Clock Garmin GPS 496 OAT Gauge |
Additional Equipment
| Dual Controls | Yes |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Stewart-Warner/Southwind Gasoline Powered Combustion Cabin Heater Cargo Hook (not installed) Concorde Lead Acid Battery External Cargo Litter Tailboom Toolbox Dual Controls Leather Seats |
|---|
Interior
| Bubble Windows | Yes |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Requires Annual Inspection |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Rotor
| Main Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 490 |
|---|---|
| Main Rotor Hub Time Remaining | 779 |
| Main Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 28 |
| Anti-Torque System | Tail Rotor |
| Tail Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 490 |
| Tail Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 779 |
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for C-FOFD. More flight tracking ›
