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1946 Globe SwiftSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fredericksburg, PA, USA

This 1946 Globe Swift GC-1B (N80817, SN 220) presents as a restoration project with 1,243 hours on the airframe. The aircraft comes with logbooks dating to 1961 and complete FAA records. The fuselage is in bare metal condition with treated interior surfaces, while the wings require completion work. All control surfaces are reported to be in great shape, and the landing gear has been painted with Lischer gear doors installed. The aircraft features Cleveland wheels and brakes, a Scott tailwheel, and dual brake systems.

Though currently without an engine, the project includes an O-300 engine mount and baffling. Additional components consist...

Year
1946
Make
Globe
Series
GC-1B
Model
Swift
Tail #
N80817
Serial #
220

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,243 hrs
Logbook Status
Logbooks since 1961 and FAA records

Additional Equipment

Landing Gear

Lischer gear doors, Cleveland wheels & brakes, Scott tailwheel. Dual brakes

Seats

Original bench seat and 150 seats, upholstery panels

Fuel Tanks

Both wing tanks

Windows

Both side windows, hatch

Fairings

All fairings, 1 wing tip

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Fuselage bare, interior treated
Exterior Notes
Landing gear painted

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-300

Asking Price

$16,000

Aircraft Location

Fredericksburg, PA, USA

Listing Details

Project
For Sale

Price History

Jul 13, 2025: $16,000(-$1,000) - trade-a-plane

Jul 2, 2025: $17,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 2, 2025

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$16,000