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N8478L V

Bell 47G-4 · 1963

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1181030

Bell 47G-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 68 KTAS
Category: Standard
TCDS: 2H3

Engine — CODE 41534

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: VO-540 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 310 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8478L
Serial Number: 3339
Year Manufactured: 1963
ACFTREF Code: 1181030
Engine Code: 41534
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52716525
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB9D55

Registrant

Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee
330 S Center St Ste 300
Casper, WY, 826012873
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 3, 2026
Airworthiness Feb 24, 1992
Expiration Mar 31, 2033
Last Activity Apr 20, 2026
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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