N78288 - 1948 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1948 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78288 is a 1948 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Simmons William E in Port Orchard, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 8, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2006. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78288 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9B85 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78288 was last updated on March 17, 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
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
June 8, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
SIMMONS WILLIAM E
Address
3338 SE BAKER RD
City
PORT ORCHARD
State / Zip Code
Washington98367-7876
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)
52515605
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9B85

Additional Details

Registration
N78288
Serial Number
2288
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00184910

Data Source

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

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