N59GL - 1946 Universal Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

1946 UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N59GL is a 1946 Universal GLOBE GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Langford Mark A in Harvest, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 7, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on April 3, 2012. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N59GL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A79BAF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N59GL was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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Model Year
1946
Manufacturer
UNIVERSAL
Model
GLOBE GC-1B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 7, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 3, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
LANGFORD MARK A
Address
296 TAYLOR DENTON LN
City
HARVEST
State / Zip Code
Alabama35749-9179
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)
51715657
Mode S Code (Hex)
A79BAF

Additional Details

Registration
N59GL
Serial Number
1088
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00501990

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC