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N153B V

Bell 47D1 · 1947

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1180802

Bell 47D1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 68 KTAS
Category: Standard
TCDS: H-1

Engine — CODE 27033

Manufacturer: Franklin
Model: 6V4 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 210 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N153B
Serial Number: 7
Year Manufactured: 1947
ACFTREF Code: 1180802
Engine Code: 27033
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50152555
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0D56D

Registrant

Scotts Helicopter Service
Po Box 92
Le Sueur, MN, 560580092
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 15, 2018
Airworthiness Apr 28, 1964
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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