N78170 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78170 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schuster Doug B in Upland, CA. The registration certificate was issued on November 18, 2014. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78170 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA97A3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78170 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Upland-cable Airport (KCCB) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78170 was last updated on April 1, 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 N78170. 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
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 18, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
SCHUSTER DOUG B
Address
1815 WILSON AVE
City
UPLAND
State / Zip Code
California91784-7449
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)
52513643
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA97A3

Additional Details

Registration
N78170
Serial Number
2170
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00300888

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 22:26:07)
Airport
Latitude
34.098129
Longitude
-117.67641

Data Source

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

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