N655S - 1946 Universal Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N655S is a 1946 Universal GLOBE GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcclellan George M in Salem, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 22, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on April 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N655S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8A0DD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N655S was last updated on February 26, 2026. 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 N655S. 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
August 22, 1967
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MCCLELLAN GEORGE M
Address
3276 TURNER RD SE
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
Oregon97302-2034
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52120335
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8A0DD

Additional Details

Registration
N655S
Serial Number
374
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
February 26, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00772646

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 21:40:34)
Airport
Latitude
44.904705
Longitude
-123.007131

Data Source

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

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