N78290 - 1948 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1948 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78290 is a 1948 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mclellon Richard Steven in Littleton, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 24, 2001. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78290 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9BA0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78290 was last updated on April 28, 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
September 29, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 24, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
MCLELLON RICHARD STEVEN
Address
7943 S CARR CT
City
LITTLETON
State / Zip Code
Colorado80128-5323
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)
52515640
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9BA0

Additional Details

Registration
N78290
Serial Number
2290
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00504910

Data Source

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

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