N921B - 1952 Bell 47G Aircraft Registration

B47G

1952 BELL 47G

Aircraft Description

N921B is a 1952 Bell 47G, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Adkins Dwain L in Sycamore, IL. The registration certificate was issued on January 8, 2008. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Franklin 6V 350 SERIES engine producing 235 horsepower, N921B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACC1FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N921B was last updated on August 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 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 N921B. 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
1952
Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B47G47G
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 8, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
ADKINS DWAIN L
Address
28238 INDIAN POINT RD
City
SYCAMORE
State / Zip Code
Illinois60178-9091
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6V 350 SERIES
Horsepower
235 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53140772
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACC1FA

Additional Details

Registration
N921B
Serial Number
612
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00250831

Data Source

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

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