N3321K - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N3321K is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Reiff Christopher R in Mansfield, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 1, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on November 17, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N3321K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A39FC2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3321K was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mansfield Municipal Airport (K1B9) on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3321K was last updated on June 23, 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 N3321K. 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
April 1, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 17, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
REIFF CHRISTOPHER R
Address
PO BOX 1202
City
MANSFIELD
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02048-5202
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)
50717702
Mode S Code (Hex)
A39FC2

Additional Details

Registration
N3321K
Serial Number
1314
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00252153

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 19:11:22)
Airport
Latitude
42.000302
Longitude
-71.197107

Data Source

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

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