N78277 - 1948 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1948 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78277 is a 1948 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Belcher Wesley Jay in Fawn Grove, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 20, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 6, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78277 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9B61 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78277 was last updated on February 6, 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 N78277. 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
1948
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 20, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 6, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BELCHER WESLEY JAY
Address
302 MAIN ST
City
FAWN GROVE
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17321-9513
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)
52515541
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9B61

Additional Details

Registration
N78277
Serial Number
2277
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 6, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00374900

Last Known Position

Date
August 23, 2024 (UTC 21:58:01)
Airport
Latitude
39.325699
Longitude
-76.413803

Data Source

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

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