N78116 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78116 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sweeney Sean M in Reunion, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 20, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N78116 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA96D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78116 was last updated on June 3, 2023. 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 N78116. 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
September 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 20, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SWEENEY SEAN M
Address
7820 WHITEMARSH WAY
City
REUNION
State / Zip Code
Florida34747-6407
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)
52513327
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA96D7

Additional Details

Registration
N78116
Serial Number
2116
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00254850

Data Source

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

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