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N2861BBell 47J · 1958

MultipleLycoming VO-435 SERIESLe Sueur, MN

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N2861B is a 1958 Bell 47J. It is a rotorcraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming VO-435 series rated at 260 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Le Sueur, MN. Its multiple airworthiness certificate was issued in Feb 1980. It has been registered to its current owner since Feb 2012.

68 years old
Only 6 Bell 47J here
No NTSB events on record

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2012

FAA record · Feb 2012 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registered to Scotts Helicopter Service INC. Registrant based in Le Sueur, MN.

1980

FAA record · Feb 1980 · Airworthiness

Airworthiness certificate issued — Multiple

Manufacturer: Bell. Model 47J. Serial 1436.

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and 15 more registered to the same entity in MN.

Aircraft

ManufacturerBell

Model47J

Year1958

CategoryMultiple

TypeRotorcraft

Serial1436

EngineLycoming VO-435 SERIES

Horsepower260

Seats4

BasedLe Sueur, MN

RegistrantScotts Helicopter Service INC

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2012 — present

Scotts Helicopter Service INC · Le Sueur, MN

Feb 1980

Airworthiness certificate issued

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