N984B - 1955 Bell 47G-2 Aircraft Registration

B47G

1955 BELL 47G-2

Aircraft Description

N984B is a 1955 Bell 47G-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Freeman James P in Janesville, WI. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on June 9, 2010. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Franklin 6V4 SERIES engine producing 210 horsepower, N984B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADBA19 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N984B was last updated on March 24, 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 N984B. 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
1955
Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-2
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B47G47G
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 18, 1959
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 9, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
FREEMAN JAMES P
Address
2515 LUCERNE DR
City
JANESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53545-0576
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)
53335031
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADBA19

Additional Details

Registration
N984B
Serial Number
1382
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00823710

Data Source

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

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