N78316 - 1947 Temco GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1947 TEMCO GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78316 is a 1947 Temco GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Christiansen Lance W in Anacortes, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 13, 2015. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78316 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9E45 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78316 was last updated on March 13, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Temco is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 129 Temco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the GC-1B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78316. 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
1947
Manufacturer
TEMCO
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
July 17, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 13, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
CHRISTIANSEN LANCE W
Address
116 CENTER IS
City
ANACORTES
State / Zip Code
Washington98221-9416
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)
52517105
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9E45

Additional Details

Registration
N78316
Serial Number
2316
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
March 13, 2026
Last Update Date
December 21, 2023
Unique ID
00254950

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC