Helicopters/BELL/47D/N12888

N12888 — 1947 BELL 47D

Registry aircraft record

✦FAA Registry Record
N-NumberN12888
Serial number20
ManufacturerBELL
Model47D
Year built1947
RegistrantSUESS ROBERT D
Registry statusRegistered (V)
RegistrationRegistration current · expires 31 Oct 2027
AirworthinessAirworthiness certificate on file
Last action2023-03-24
Source: FAA (United States) · updated Oct 22, 2026
One of 4 active BELL 47Ds across the 4 registries BuyJet tracks. Registry record last updated Oct 22, 2026.
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About N12888

What aircraft is N12888?

N12888 is a 1947 BELL 47D registered with the FAA (United States).

Is N12888 currently registered?

Yes — the FAA (United States) lists N12888 as registered (registry data updated 2026-10-22).

How many seats and engines does BELL 47D have?

The BELL 47D has 2 seats and 1 engine.

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