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N3263K V

Universal GLOBE GC-1B · 1946 · Chetek, WI

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3263K is a 1946 Universal GLOBE GC-1B (serial 1256), registered to Jennings Shawn Thomas (individual) in Chetek, WI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1955 (71 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine rated at 125 hp, the engine on 47% of registered Universal GLOBE GC-1Bs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A38765. It is one of 45 Universal GLOBE GC-1B aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Jennings Shawn Thomas
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Chetek, WI
Serial number
1256
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A38765 · 50703545 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 20, 2024
Airworthiness date
May 16, 1955
Last FAA activity
Feb 20, 2024
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2031
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C125 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
125 hp
Power per seat
63 hp
FAA engine code
17011

21 of the 45 registered Universal GLOBE GC-1B carry this engine (47%), across 12 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a38765
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9230112

Universal GLOBE GC-1B
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 91 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17011

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C125 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 125 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N3263K
Serial Number: 1256
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 9230112
Engine Code: 17011
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50703545
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A38765

Registrant

Jennings Shawn Thomas
Individual
Po Box 335
Chetek, WI, 547280335
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 20, 2024
Airworthiness May 16, 1955
Expiration Feb 28, 2031
Last Activity Feb 20, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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