N78325 - 1948 Temco GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1948 TEMCO GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78325 is a 1948 Temco GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dooley David C in Erie, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 1, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N78325 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9E67 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78325 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Parkland Airport (7CO0) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78325 was last updated on April 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Globe GC-1 Swift was an innovative all-metal two-seat personal aircraft that epitomized post-World War II optimism in general aviation, featuring advanced design elements rare in civilian aircraft of its era. First flown in January 1945, it was a low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear and butterfly doors, powered by either an 85-hp or 125-hp Continental horizontally opposed engine. The Swift could cruise at 120 mph with a gross weight of 1,570 to 1,710 pounds, featuring a notably wide 42-inch cockpit for two occupants. Manufactured by Globe Aircraft Corporation and later TEMCO, approximately 1,501 examples were produced between 1946 and 1951. AviatorDB tracks 129 Temco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is GC1.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78325. 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
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
June 1, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DOOLEY DAVID C
Address
4675 BETTY PL
City
ERIE
State / Zip Code
Colorado80516-9007
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C145 SERIES
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52517147
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9E67

Additional Details

Registration
N78325
Serial Number
2325
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00804960

Last Known Position

Date
June 26, 2026 (UTC 18:38:15)
Airport
Latitude
40.0383
Longitude
-105.020935

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC