N78204 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78204 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gillaspie Wade D Jr in Huntsville, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 26, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2006. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78204 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9A69 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78204 was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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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
August 26, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 20, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
GILLASPIE WADE D JR
Address
1000 AIRPORT DR
City
HUNTSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas77320-8437
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)
52515151
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9A69

Additional Details

Registration
N78204
Serial Number
2204
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00394890

Data Source

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

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