N3247K - Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

GC1

Globe GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N3247K is a Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kroll Cody A in Cincinnati, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 26, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N3247K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38083 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3247K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1222, -84.4032 on June 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3247K was last updated on November 1, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Globe GC-1 Swift was an innovative all-metal two-seat personal aircraft that epitomized post-World War II optimism in general aviation, featuring advanced design elements rare in civilian aircraft of its era. First flown in January 1945, it was a low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear and butterfly doors, powered by either an 85-hp or 125-hp Continental horizontally opposed engine. The Swift could cruise at 120 mph with a gross weight of 1,570 to 1,710 pounds, featuring a notably wide 42-inch cockpit for two occupants. Manufactured by Globe Aircraft Corporation and later TEMCO, approximately 1,501 examples were produced between 1946 and 1951. AviatorDB tracks 449 Globe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is GC1.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3247K. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
Globe
Model
GC-1B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
GC1GC-1 Swift
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 26, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 1, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
KROLL CODY A
Address
1644 MEARS AVE
City
CINCINNATI
State / Zip Code
Ohio45230-1859
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C125 SERIES
Horsepower
125 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50700203
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38083

Additional Details

Registration
N3247K
Serial Number
1240
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 1, 2024
Last Update Date
November 1, 2024
Unique ID
00612586

Last Known Position

Date
June 6, 2026 (UTC 17:23:42)
Airport
Latitude
39.122223
Longitude
-84.403242

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC