N3269K - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N3269K is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jones Michael R in Riverside, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 1, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on March 2, 2004. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N3269K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38837 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3269K was last tracked by AviatorDB near Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) on June 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3269K was last updated on September 9, 2023. 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 N3269K. 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
November 1, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 2, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
JONES MICHAEL R
Address
6757 SILVER OAK PL
City
RIVERSIDE
State / Zip Code
California92506-6234
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C145 SERIES
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50704067
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38837

Additional Details

Registration
N3269K
Serial Number
1262
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00151963

Last Known Position

Date
June 2, 2026 (UTC 02:23:36)
Airport
Latitude
33.950535
Longitude
-117.444406

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC