N80589 - 1946 Universal Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N80589 is a 1946 Universal GLOBE GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wight Nathan B in Bethel, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 10, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N80589 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAF802 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N80589 was last updated on July 18, 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 N80589. 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
UNIVERSAL
Model
GLOBE GC-1B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FESTAEROSTAR 1
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 10, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
WIGHT NATHAN B
Address
2097 INTERVALE RD
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
Maine04217-5512
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52574002
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAF802

Additional Details

Registration
N80589
Serial Number
92
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00020522

Data Source

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

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