N3079G - 1964 Bell 47G-3B-1 Aircraft Registration

B47G

1964 BELL 47G-3B-1

Aircraft Description

N3079G is a 1964 Bell 47G-3B-1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nockair Helicopters INC in Longboat Key, FL. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 17, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on September 14, 2007. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming TVO-435-GIA engine producing 280 horsepower, N3079G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A33CED (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3079G was last updated on May 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 47G, the world's first commercially successful helicopter design, revolutionized both civilian and military aviation as the initial helicopter to receive FAA civil certification. First flown in December 1945, it was a single-rotor light utility helicopter that could carry one pilot plus two passengers. With its distinctive 37-foot rotor diameter and transparent "goldfish bowl" cockpit enclosure, the 47G reached speeds of 105 miles per hour. Manufactured by Bell Aircraft Corporation, over 3,300 47G variants were produced between 1954 and 1974. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B47G.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3079G. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1964
Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-3B-1
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B47G47G
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 17, 1965
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 14, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
NOCKAIR HELICOPTERS INC
Address
ATTN: BATCOPTER FLIGHT DEPT
835 TARAWITT DR
City
LONGBOAT KEY
State / Zip Code
Florida34228-1821
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TVO-435-GIA
Horsepower
280 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50636355
Mode S Code (Hex)
A33CED

Additional Details

Registration
N3079G
Serial Number
2921
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00801303

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC