N80782 - 1946 Universal Globe GC-1A Aircraft Registration

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1946 UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1A

Aircraft Description

N80782 is a 1946 Universal GLOBE GC-1A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zahler Mitchell J in Stillwater, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 3, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N80782 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAFF69 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N80782 was last updated on September 30, 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 N80782. 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-1A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FESTAEROSTAR 1
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 3, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ZAHLER MITCHELL J
Address
4735 OSGOOD AVE N
City
STILLWATER
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55082-1140
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52577551
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAFF69

Additional Details

Registration
N80782
Serial Number
185
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00500462

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC