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N80570 V

Universal GLOBE GC-1A · 1946 · Scottsdale, AZ

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N80570 is a 1946 Universal GLOBE GC-1A (serial 73), registered to Hoffman Richard A (individual) in Scottsdale, AZ. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1959 (67 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine rated at 85 hp, the engine on 38% of registered Universal GLOBE GC-1As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AAF7D6. It is one of 9 Universal GLOBE GC-1A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Hoffman Richard A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Scottsdale, AZ
Serial number
73
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AAF7D6 · 52573726 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 15, 2021
Airworthiness date
Jul 20, 1959
Last FAA activity
Apr 14, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2028
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C85 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
85 hp
Power per seat
43 hp
FAA engine code
17008

3 of the 8 registered Universal GLOBE GC-1A carry this engine (38%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: aaf7d6
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9230110

Universal GLOBE GC-1A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 91 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N80570
Serial Number: 73
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 9230110
Engine Code: 17008
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): 52573726
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAF7D6

Registrant

Hoffman Richard A
Individual
6619 E 3Rd St
Scottsdale, AZ, 852515218
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 15, 2021
Airworthiness Jul 20, 1959
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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