N157TC - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N157TC is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bengtson Todd D in Tyler, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 26, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 11, 2022. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N157TC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E5DC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N157TC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.1116, -95.4428 on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N157TC was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N157TC. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1946
Manufacturer
GLOBE
Model
GC-1B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
GC1GC-1 Swift
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 26, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 11, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BENGTSON TODD D
Address
2520 OLD BULLARD RD
City
TYLER
State / Zip Code
Texas75701-5333
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C125 SERIES
Horsepower
125 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50162734
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E5DC

Additional Details

Registration
N157TC
Serial Number
1101
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00980020

Last Known Position

Date
February 21, 2026 (UTC 16:09:50)
Airport
Latitude
32.111618
Longitude
-95.442847

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC