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N78040 V

Globe GC-1B · 1946

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9230104

Globe GC-1B
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 91 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17011

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C125 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 125 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N78040
Serial Number: 2040
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 9230104
Engine Code: 17011
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52511603
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA9383

Registrant

Bednarek Michael H
7507 James Bradford Dr
Centerville, OH, 45459
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 28, 1993
Airworthiness Oct 22, 1958
Expiration Apr 30, 2029
Last Activity Jul 28, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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