N78097 - 1946 Universal Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

1946 UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78097 is a 1946 Universal GLOBE GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 24, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on March 12, 2020. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N78097 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9439 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78097 was last updated on March 12, 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 N78097. 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
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 24, 1959
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 28, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
AEROSPACE TRUST MANAGEMENT LLC TRUSTEE
Address
1013 CENTRE RD STE 403A
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19805-1270
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C145 SERIES
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52512071
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9439

Additional Details

Registration
N78097
Serial Number
2097
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 28, 2026
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00684850

Last Known Position

Date
May 24, 2026 (UTC 16:55:20)
Airport
Latitude
48.36488
Longitude
2.618369

Data Source

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

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