N3824K - 1948 Temco GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1948 TEMCO GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N3824K is a 1948 Temco GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jones James Milton in Madison, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 15, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on December 6, 1984. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3824K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A465A6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3824K was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) on April 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3824K was last updated on July 7, 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 129 Temco 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 N3824K. 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
1948
Manufacturer
TEMCO
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 15, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 6, 1984

Registered Owner

Name
JONES JAMES MILTON
Address
1061 DEVON DR
City
MADISON
State / Zip Code
Georgia30650-6409
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51062646
Mode S Code (Hex)
A465A6

Additional Details

Registration
N3824K
Serial Number
3513
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00303124

Last Known Position

Date
April 17, 2026 (UTC 17:30:50)
Airport
Latitude
33.442657
Longitude
-83.365576

Data Source

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

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