N74124 - 1963 Bell 47D1 Aircraft Registration

B47G

1963 BELL 47D1

Aircraft Description

N74124 is a 1963 Bell 47D1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bowles Alan B in Georgetown, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 20, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Franklin 6V4 SERIES engine producing 210 horsepower, N74124 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9F8FC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N74124 was last updated on September 30, 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 N74124. 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
Model
47D1
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B47G47G
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 20, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 21, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
BOWLES ALAN B
Address
501 WILBUR WRIGHT DR
City
GEORGETOWN
State / Zip Code
Texas78626-2297
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)
52374374
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9F8FC

Additional Details

Registration
N74124
Serial Number
WH-5009
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00292427

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC