N78053 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78053 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bartholomew Don in Gardnerville, NV. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2009. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA93A9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78053 was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Globe is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 449 Globe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the GC-1B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78053. 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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 10, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
BARTHOLOMEW DON
Address
885 TAILDRAGGER RD
City
GARDNERVILLE
State / Zip Code
Nevada89410-6183
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52511651
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA93A9

Additional Details

Registration
N78053
Serial Number
2053
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00903636

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC