N78140 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78140 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shields Edwin G in York, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 16, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78140 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA973A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78140 was last updated on November 16, 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 N78140. 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
April 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 16, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SHIELDS EDWIN G
Address
2565 GOINS LN
City
YORK
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29745-9753
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C125 SERIES
Horsepower
125 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52513472
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA973A

Additional Details

Registration
N78140
Serial Number
2140
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 16, 2023
Last Update Date
November 16, 2023
Unique ID
00294860

Data Source

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

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