N3657F - 1959 Bell-allied Helicopter 47D1 Aircraft Registration

B47G

1959 BELL-ALLIED HELICOPTER 47D1

Aircraft Description

N3657F is a 1959 Bell-allied Helicopter 47D1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Douglas Helicopter INC in Douglas, GA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 24, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Franklin 6V4 SERIES engine producing 210 horsepower, N3657F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A42232 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3657F was last updated on March 4, 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 1 Bell-allied Helicopter 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 N3657F. 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
1959
Manufacturer
BELL-ALLIED HELICOPTER
Model
47D1
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B47G47G
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 24, 1970
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
DOUGLAS HELICOPTER INC
Address
1406 BAKER HWY W
City
DOUGLAS
State / Zip Code
Georgia31533-2112
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6V4 SERIES
Horsepower
210 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51021062
Mode S Code (Hex)
A42232

Additional Details

Registration
N3657F
Serial Number
900
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00333223

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC