N78176 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78176 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fawcett Walter L in Wolfeboro, NH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 30, 2000. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78176 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA97A9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78176 was last updated on April 28, 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 N78176. 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 27, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 30, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
FAWCETT WALTER L
Address
123 PENN AIR RD
City
WOLFEBORO
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03894-4552
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)
52513651
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA97A9

Additional Details

Registration
N78176
Serial Number
2176
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00984880

Data Source

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

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