# N44SS: Temco GC-1B - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Temco GC-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/temco-gc-1b) (registry code 9230108, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental C125 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c125-series) (registry code 17011) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-766](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-766) (Swift Museum Foundation Inc.), [TCDS E-236](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-236) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 3622 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: April 27, 1956 - Certificate issued: February 18, 2026 - Expires: February 28, 2033 - Mode S code: A549E5 - Registered owner: [Ellingham Jeffrey B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLINGHAM%20JEFFREY%20B) - Location: [Elko, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Elko) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 32.3378° N, 83.7498° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 31025, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=44SS - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44SS From the FAA registry file of October 22, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental C125 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 31 in force ### Matched by airframe (Temco GC-1B) - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 64-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-05-06): Engine Mount · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1B. Effective Feb 27, 1964 - [AD 58-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-10-03): Landing Gear Stop Ring · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 56-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-16-04): Landing Gear Torque Knees · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 51-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-11-04): Landing Gear Rework · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 51-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-10-05): Fuselage Reinforcement Rework · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 51-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-08-03): Stabilizer Spar Attachment · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 51-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-02-02): Asbestos Cloth Removal · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 48-28-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-28-01): Fuselage Bulkhead Rework · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 47-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-25-07): Oil Radiator Outlet Sleeve · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 47-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-25-06): Carburetor Flexible Air Duct · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 47-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-06): Engine Breather Line · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 47-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-05): Battery Vent Plugs · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 47-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-04): Landing Gear Washers · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 47-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-03): Elevator Cable Collars · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 47-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-02): Landing Gear Retraction Placard · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 47-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-01): Main Landing Gear Retraction System · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 46-42-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-42-01): Cabin Heater Valve Replacement · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 46-33-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-33-02): Fuselage Bulkhead Flange Stiffener · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B - [AD 46-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-23-04): Addition of Rivets in Wing Skin · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B ### Matched by engine (Continental C125 series) - [AD 2023-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-04): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · F & M Enterprises' Model C6LC, C6LC-S or C6LC-L oil filter… (Stratus Tool Technologies STC SE09356SC or 2 others). Effective Oct 26, 2023 - [AD 2011-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-26-07): Engine · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 48 more. Effective Jan 24, 2012 - [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998 - [AD 94-05-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-05-05-R1): Cylinder Rocker · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 59 more. Effective Feb 13, 1996 - [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993 - [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981 - [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more - [AD 49-50-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-50-01): Generator Drive Coupling Rubber Disc · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 27 more - [AD 47-40-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-40-02): Piston Pins · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C75-12F and 4 more ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2022-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-04) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · F & M Enterprises' Model C6LC, C6LC-S or C6LC-L oil filter… (Stratus Tool Technologies STC SE09356SC or 2 others). Effective Mar 29, 2022 - [AD 2002-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-04) (historical): Magneto impulse coupling stop pin · Teledyne Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 48 more. Effective Jul 12, 2002 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (6 in force) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-08-34](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-34): Brake Pedal Link Rod. Issued Jul 15, 2008 - [SAIB NE-18-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-27): POWERPLANT Rocker Shaft Boss Inspection. Issued Sep 10, 2018 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB ANE-97-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ANE-97-04): . Issued Jul 24, 1997 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N44SS. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N44SS. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (198, first 50) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Temco GC-1B) - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA2GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2GL): Installation of wheel and brake assemblies and axle spacer. Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA169NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA169NW): Installation of Merlyn Products motor, part number 06-6001. Merlyn Products Inc - [STC SA803SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA803SO): Installation of a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine, equipped with either a McCauley Model 2D34C53-A/74E-0 propeller or a Hartzell Model HC-C2YK-1BF/F7666A-2 propeller. Swift Museum Foundation Inc - [STC SA00184BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00184BO): Installation of an electric elevator trim system. Swift Museum Foundation Inc - [STC SA00185BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00185BO): Installation of McCauley 2A34C209/78CCA-2 Propeller. Swift Museum Foundation Inc - [STC SA00910AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00910AT): Installation of control sticks. Swift Museum Foundation Inc - [STC SA1-326](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-326): Installation of Teledyne Continental Mode IO-300-A engine with McCauley Model 1A170-DM7359 propeller and Cessna spinner AK7053-3. Swift Museum Foundation Inc - [STC SA2098SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2098SO): Installation of a pneumatic squat switch on the landing gear retraction system. Swift Museum Foundation Inc - [STC SA345SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA345SO): Replaced hand operated wobble pump with electric fuel pump. Swift Museum Foundation Inc - [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA2996SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2996SW): Install Brittain Model BSS Stability Augmentation System. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA01768SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01768SE): Installation of an oil cooler system. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA10921SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10921SC): Installation of an alternator and regulator as a replacement to existing OEM generators and mechanical voltage regulators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC All 198: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44SS/stcs.md ## Earlier aircraft with N44SS The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N44SS before. - [Cancelled 1989-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N44SS-1989-05-16): Cessna 150H, S/N 15068426, built 1968. Exported to United Kingdom. Owner: [Sims Sally S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMS%20SALLY%20S), [Sugarland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sugarland) - [Cancelled 1977-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N44SS-1977-07-07): Piper PA-30, S/N 30-651, built 1964. Owner: [G & M Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%20%26%20M%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Queens, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Queens) ## Related - Other Temco GC-1B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/temco-gc-1b/aircraft.md - The Continental C125 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c125-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.