N78217 - Universal Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78217 is a Universal GLOBE GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gibsons Gas INC in Holland, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78217 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9A8F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78217 was last updated on June 27, 2024. 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 N78217. 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
Manufacturer
UNIVERSAL
Model
GLOBE GC-1B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FESTAEROSTAR 1
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 21, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 27, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
GIBSONS GAS INC
Address
101 S MAIN ST
City
HOLLAND
State / Zip Code
New York14080-9777
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)
52515217
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9A8F

Additional Details

Registration
N78217
Serial Number
2217
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 27, 2024
Last Update Date
June 27, 2024
Unique ID
00864890

Data Source

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

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