N78096 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78096 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bell Michael S in Trinity, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 9, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on April 25, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N78096 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9438 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78096 was last updated on June 8, 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 N78096. 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
January 9, 1986
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 25, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BELL MICHAEL S
Address
1300 FM 356
City
TRINITY
State / Zip Code
Texas75862-7191
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52512070
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9438

Additional Details

Registration
N78096
Serial Number
2096
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 8, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00454390

Data Source

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

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