N44SS - Temco GC-1B Aircraft Registration

GC1

Temco GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N44SS is a Temco GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ellingham Jeffrey B in Elko, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 27, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N44SS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A549E5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N44SS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.5396, -83.8714 on June 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N44SS was last updated on February 18, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Globe GC-1 Swift was an innovative all-metal two-seat personal aircraft that epitomized post-World War II optimism in general aviation, featuring advanced design elements rare in civilian aircraft of its era. First flown in January 1945, it was a low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear and butterfly doors, powered by either an 85-hp or 125-hp Continental horizontally opposed engine. The Swift could cruise at 120 mph with a gross weight of 1,570 to 1,710 pounds, featuring a notably wide 42-inch cockpit for two occupants. Manufactured by Globe Aircraft Corporation and later TEMCO, approximately 1,501 examples were produced between 1946 and 1951. AviatorDB tracks 129 Temco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is GC1.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N44SS. 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
Manufacturer
Temco
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
April 27, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 18, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
ELLINGHAM JEFFREY B
Address
2597 ELKO RD
City
ELKO
State / Zip Code
Georgia31025-2201
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)
51244745
Mode S Code (Hex)
A549E5

Additional Details

Registration
N44SS
Serial Number
3622
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 18, 2026
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00262374

Last Known Position

Date
July 18, 2026 (UTC 12:56:46)
Airport
Latitude
32.52428
Longitude
-83.758196

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC