N78280 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78280 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stroud Richard M in New Market, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 20, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on November 15, 1993. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78280 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9B7D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78280 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.0424, -86.5562 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78280 was last updated on June 16, 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 N78280. 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
December 20, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 15, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
STROUD RICHARD M
Address
104 MARVALINE DR
City
NEW MARKET
State / Zip Code
Alabama35761
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)
52515575
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9B7D

Additional Details

Registration
N78280
Serial Number
2280
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00774900

Last Known Position

Date
April 13, 2026 (UTC 20:06:16)
Airport
Latitude
35.010541
Longitude
-86.569405

Data Source

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

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