Globe GC-1B

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 9230104

Manufacturer (registry)
GLOBE
Model
GC-1B
Registry code
9230104
Registered
395 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
105 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-766
Holder
Swift Museum Foundation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 616

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 616 aircraft
1946491
19479
194835
19495
19504
19542
195517
195630
19575
19581
19592
19661
19712
19721
19731
19781
19793
19861
19871
19901
19921
20011
20121

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 22

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1964In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 4 ADs
19641
19961
20061
20221
See all 22 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9230104'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9230104'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 395

See all 395 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9230104')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 304

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

See all 304 investigations
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('9230104')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 260

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

See all 260 incident reports
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9230104')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 11

SDR 2025FA0000619Pump · out of toleranceFUEL PUMP FAILED ON CRUISE, TURNED ON BOOST PUMP, CONTINUED MISSION AND LANDED SAFELY.Sep 2, 2025 · N2440B · Swftms GC1B · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 2003FA0001100Connecting Rod · failedNR 6 CONNECTING ROD OR BEARING FAILED.(K)Sep 20, 2003 · N3721K · Swftms GC1B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2001FA0000682Cover · failedWHILE AIRCRAFT WAS IN FLIGHT ALL ENGINE OIL WAS PUMPED OVERBOARD CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. LOSS OF ENGINE OIL WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF THREADS ON MAGNESIUM CRANKCASE COVER ASSEMBLY. THE THREADS FAILED WHERE THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER THREADS INTO THE CRAJun 14, 2001 · N2432B · Swftms GC1B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 20010605CW019Switch · defectiveINVESTIGATION SUBSEQUENT GEAR UP LANDING, FINDS WIRES TO THROTTLE MICRO SWITCH FOR GEAR WARNING SYSTEM INCORRECTLY CONNECTED. SWITCH FUNCTION INOPERATIVE. WHEN WIRES CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO SWITCH, FUNCTION RESTARTED. FLAG/SPADE CONNECTING EXTREMELY LOOSE, FMay 11, 2001 · N2429B · Swftms GC1B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 97ZZZX2578Crankcase · crackedTHIRTY HOURS AFTER REPAIR AND OVERHAUL OF ENGINE, CRANKCASE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK ON UPPER AREA ABOVE NR 2 CYLINDER (NOT A STUD HOLE CRACK) EXTENDING 1 INCH FORE AND AFT APPROX 1 INCH INBOARD OF CYLINDER MOUNT AREA. CYLINDERS ALSO FOUND NOT TO HAVE BEEN OMay 1, 1997 · N2403B · Univac GC1B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX1971Hyd Fluid · congealedMECH STARTED OVERHAUL ON AIRCRAFT HYDRAULICS. FLAP ACTUATOR LOOKED GOOD, NO LEAKS. ALL O-RINGS LOOKED GOOD, THAT IS NOT SQUARED OFF, AND STILL PLIABLE. FLUID CLEAN WITH A SLIGHT FILM RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM OF ACTUATOR END PIECES. REMOVAL OF THE BRAKE LINES Apr 28, 1997 · N80772 · Univac GC1B · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 97ZZZX1970Hyd Fluid · congealedINVESTIGATION FOR GROUND HANDLING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL (GROUND LOOP) FOUND BRAKES AT FAULT. WHEN THE BRAKE LINE WAS DISCONNECTED AT THE WHEEL CYLINDER AND BRAKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED, A GOOEY SUBSTANCE WAS EXCRETED FROM THE BRAKE LINE. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY 5606Apr 28, 1997 · N3312K · Univac GC1B · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 96ZZZX1521Bearing · missingPROPELLER SUBMITTED FOR INSPECTION DUE TO COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION AND ONE LOOSE BLADE. WHEN DISASSEMBLED, DISCOVERED THE BCE 2020 BEARINGS WERE LEFT OUT DURING THE LAST OVERHAUL 68.0 HRS AGO. INSPECTED SHANKS FOR CRACKS AND DAMAGE. NONE FOUND, ALTHOUGH THE Feb 23, 1996 · N44S · Univac GC1B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 95ZZZX952Retainer · missingDISASSEMBLY OF THE CYLINDER DISCLOSED A MISSING RETAINER FOR THE EXHAUST VALVE SPRING. WEAR INTO THE ALUMINUM HEAD WAS NOTED. 'NR 2 CYLINDER'.Jan 20, 1995 · N2420B · Univac GC1B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1002Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER CRACKED BETWEEN INTAKE AND EXHAUST SEATS.Jan 20, 1995 · N2420B · Univac GC1B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1001Cylinder · guide failedACFT OWNER'S BOOK ON THE O300A CALLS FOR 80/87 FUEL. HOWEVER, THE LEAD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM 80/87, SO NO LUBRICATION COULD TAKE PLACE. CONTINENTAL USES LEAD IN THE FUEL FOR LUBE. VALVE GUIDES TOTALLY WORE OUT CAUSING LOW COMPRESSION AND HIGH OPERATION TEMPJan 20, 1995 · N2420B · Univac GC1B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'GC1B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 173

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

See all 173 STCs
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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9230104')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'GC1B' AND m.code NOT IN ('9230104')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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