N78191 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78191 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hamilton Kirk G in Fargo, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 14, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N78191 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA97EA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78191 was last updated on April 15, 2025. 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 N78191. 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
February 14, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
HAMILTON KIRK G
Address
1361 4TH ST N
City
FARGO
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58102-2712
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)
52513752
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA97EA

Additional Details

Registration
N78191
Serial Number
2191
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00374880

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC