N78237 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78237 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spencer Randall Bruce in Orangeville, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 22, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on September 30, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Franklin 6A-350SER engine producing 235 horsepower, N78237 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9AD5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78237 was last updated on June 10, 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 N78237. 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
April 22, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 30, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SPENCER RANDALL BRUCE
Address
PO BOX 445
City
ORANGEVILLE
State / Zip Code
Utah84537-0445
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6A-350SER
Horsepower
235 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52515325
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9AD5

Additional Details

Registration
N78237
Serial Number
2237
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00734920

Data Source

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

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