Piston helicopter

N1315X

1966 Bell 47G-5

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1966
Serial
7816
Class
Piston helicopter
Engines
Lycoming VO-435 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Ritel Copter Service Inc (Corporation)
Based
Hudson, IA
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Registration record

N1315X on the FAA register

Type
1966 Bell 47G-5
Serial
7816
Engines
Lycoming VO-435 series
Registered owner
Ritel Copter Service Inc
Hudson, IA
Certificate issued
2017-09-21
Airworthiness date
1969-06-06
Registration expires
2027-09-30
Airworthiness class
Restricted
Mode S (hex)
A08205
Mode S (octal)
50101005
Seats (type)
3
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
214 nm
Cruise (type)
73 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2027-09-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2017-09-21
    Certificate of registration issued as N1315X.
  • 1981-06-12
    Accident at Coloma,Wi, 49; damage: substantial.
  • 1969-06-06
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (restricted category).
  • 1966-07-21
    Accident at Plymouth Mich, 22; damage: substantial.
Overview

About N1315X

N1315X is a 1966 Bell 47G-5, serial number 7816. The FAA register lists Ritel Copter Service Inc as the registrant in Hudson, Iowa. The current certificate of registration was issued on September 21, 2017 and expires on September 30, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a piston helicopter, one Lycoming VO-435 series engine and 3 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 73 knots and a range of about 214 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is restricted category, dated June 6, 1969.

N1315X has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
73 kt
Range
214 nm
Fuel burn
7 gph

Published figures for the Bell 47G-5 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1981-06-12 Accident · Coloma,Wi, 49 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1340
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G-5
Probable cause: VING HEL TO LOADING AREA AT APRX 10FT AGL.
1966-07-21 Accident · Plymouth Mich, 22 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 2 0676
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G-5
Probable cause: AD FROM BLDG ROOF CAUSED ACFT TO SETTLE ON LOAD.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.