Bell 47 D1

[KMWK]

I am looking at a 47 D1. Anyone know of a good source for operators manuals, checklists, component time info, etc?

 

Also, need to find out what there might be out there in the market as far as parts?

 

Sorry if this has been asked, but my friend wants to sell his asap and I gave all the info I had up years ago when I sold mine.

[Witch]

Have you tried Trade-a-Plane? I saw a few Bell 47's in one yesterday. You might be able to get some info from them.

 

Thinking of buying one, but wife would kill me. Nuts!

 

Later

[nbit]

You might try Essco. Though it isn't listed at their website, they have many manuals in stock that aren't listed at the site.

[KMWK]

Thanks folks.....don't know if I'll buy this one (no logs), but eventually hope to get one soon.

[dougtemp]

There are lots of sites on the web, referring to old Bells. Google search: Bell 47 helicopters and Bell 47D helicopters. Also search under Bell 47G and G3B, as the people amassing parts often have them for models other than what they're advertising at that moment. You'll have lots of fun contacting some of the afficionados selling parts, birds, etc. Also, many of them know who has the copters for sale and, very importantly, can share what to look out for in your searching. I was interested in a 47G3B at one time, having spent much time in them years ago, and became acquqinted with many interestering folks as I poked around the market.

 

Good luck. Doug

[KMWK]

Got the best info I could get today from Mr. Bell 47. The G3 is the best to use for training, rides and tours. Need to find one with low time since 1200 hour overhaul. The 1200 hour averages 85K.

 

[Nat3hCFI]

Allied Helicopter in Tulsa Oklahoma has dealt with them for 50 years and has some for sale, and parts.

[Witch]

I would LOVE to have one.

[KMWK]

I would LOVE to have one.

 

Just got the ebook from Joey Rhodes "How To Buy A Helicopter". A must read if you do consider a 47. Looks like the 47G2 will be the best fit for my needs. Just need to sh!t a little more money.

 

[HH60Pilot]

I flew a D1 for a while and really loved it, it was a great machine and was one of the easiest birds I've flown to autorotate. I visited Allied in Tulsa a few years back and was pretty impressed with their history on the 47. Joey is another one with years of experience with the 47 as well. I can't remember the name of the company, but I found online a company that had all the Bell 47 manuals (pilot and maintenance) on CD-ROM. I found them by doing a google search.

 

I looked at getting a 47 for doing training, but heard one too many stories about problems getting parts and bogus parts on the market...went with the R22 and 300C instead.

 

Doug