Universal GLOBE GC-1B
45 Universal GLOBE GC-1B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1946–1949. Most are registered in CA, WI and FL.
- Registered today
- 45
- Years built
- 1946–1949
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Universal GLOBE GC-1B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Universal GLOBE GC-1B
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Universal GLOBE GC-1B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Universal GLOBE GC-1B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Sep 4, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Pacoima, CAN2345B
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Universal GLOBE GC-1B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1946 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 4 | |
| 1949 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Universal GLOBE GC-1B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Universal GLOBE GC-1B airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 105 mph
GLOBE GC-1B aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N17GS | 1946 | Desmoines, IA | Nov 18, 1970 |
| N1WS | 1946 | Wilmington, DE | Mar 7, 2019 |
| N2341B | — | Colville, WA | Jul 18, 1969 |
| N2345B | 1948 | Gardnerville, NV | May 14, 2013 |
| N2347B | — | Bothell, WA | Sep 18, 2018 |
| N2415B | 1949 | Jackson, LA | Jun 26, 2026 |
| N2417B | 1949 | San Antonio, TX | Jun 17, 2023 |
| N3263K | 1946 | Chetek, WI | Feb 20, 2024 |
| N3272K | 1946 | Suffolk, VA | Mar 6, 2000 |
| N3314K | 1946 | Gardnerville, NV | Dec 12, 2007 |
| N3320K | 1946 | Colville, WA | May 15, 1995 |
| N3334K | 1946 | Salem, OH | Jan 3, 2005 |
| N3345K | 1946 | Kissimmee, FL | Apr 25, 2019 |
| N3364K | 1946 | Eagle River, WI | Oct 24, 2013 |
| N3388K | 1946 | Sierra Madre, CA | Sep 20, 2022 |
| N3389K | 1946 | Elm Grove, WI | Jan 25, 2025 |
| N3745K | 1946 | Wasilla, AK | Sep 6, 2018 |
| N3789K | — | Medford, WI | Oct 24, 2016 |
| N3827K | — | Redding, CA | May 1, 2015 |
| N3845K | 1948 | Asheboro, NC | Sep 29, 1994 |
| N3898K | 1948 | Chino Hills, CA | Feb 27, 2024 |
| N41P | 1946 | Casper, WY | Feb 10, 2026 |
| N42WW | — | Stillwater, MN | May 5, 2022 |
| N46KM | 1946 | Geneseo, NY | Aug 27, 1998 |
| N59GL | 1946 | Harvest, AL | Apr 3, 2012 |