N59BT - 1963 Bell-continental Copters INC 47G2 Aircraft Registration

B47G

1963 BELL-CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC 47G2

Aircraft Description

N59BT is a 1963 Bell-continental Copters INC 47G2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bisek Michael David in Bulverde, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 10, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on June 24, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Franklin 6V4 SERIES engine producing 210 horsepower, N59BT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A79B39 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N59BT was last updated on May 19, 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 2 Bell-continental Copters INC 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 N59BT. 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
1963
Manufacturer
BELL-CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC
Model
47G2
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B47G47G
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 10, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
BISEK MICHAEL DAVID
Address
PO BOX 361
City
BULVERDE
State / Zip Code
Texas78163-0361
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)
51715471
Mode S Code (Hex)
A79B39

Additional Details

Registration
N59BT
Serial Number
CC1-463
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00633394

Data Source

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

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