N4487Z - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N4487Z is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wigley David A in Lake Grove, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 3, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on June 1, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N4487Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A56BBA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4487Z was last updated on January 22, 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 N4487Z. 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
October 3, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 1, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
WIGLEY DAVID A
Address
39 ELIOT DR
City
LAKE GROVE
State / Zip Code
New York11755-2511
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51265672
Mode S Code (Hex)
A56BBA

Additional Details

Registration
N4487Z
Serial Number
346
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00852804

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 20:29:52)
Airport
Latitude
40.767471
Longitude
-73.055725

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC