N17GS - 1946 Universal Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N17GS is a 1946 Universal GLOBE GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tingle Terence M in Desmoines, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 9, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on November 18, 1970. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N17GS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1177B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17GS was last updated on June 16, 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 N17GS. 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
UNIVERSAL
Model
GLOBE GC-1B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FESTAEROSTAR 1
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 9, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 18, 1970

Registered Owner

Name
TINGLE TERENCE M
Address
3600 59TH
City
DESMOINES
State / Zip Code
Iowa50322
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)
50213573
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1177B

Additional Details

Registration
N17GS
Serial Number
17
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00702250

Data Source

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

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