N3256K - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N3256K is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Creager Wes L Md in Hopkinsville, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on April 11, 2014. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N3256K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38417 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3256K was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3256K. 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
1946
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
July 18, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 11, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
CREAGER WES L MD
Address
1505 S WALNUT ST
City
HOPKINSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42240
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)
50702027
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38417

Additional Details

Registration
N3256K
Serial Number
1249
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00211933

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC