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1946 Globe SwiftSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Greensboro, NC, USA

This 1946 Globe Swift GC-1B, registered as N3801K and bearing serial number 1494, is offered at $49,500 and presents as an eye-catching example of the classic single-engine piston. The airframe has accumulated 3,278.4 total hours, with the Continental O-300-D engine having 369.4 hours since major overhaul; the seller notes hours may vary slightly as the aircraft is actively flown. Its VFR panel is equipped with a King KY97 Com radio, a panel-mounted Garmin AERA 500, a Sigtronics SPA-400 intercom, and a King KT76-A transponder, complemented by a U-Avionics tail beacon. Notable upgrades include P-51 style gear doors, C-150 seats, and a new...

Year
1946
Make
Globe
Series
Swift
Model
Swift
Tail #
N3801K
Serial #
1494

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,278 hrs
Engine 1 Time
369 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Recent May 2026 annual

Avionics

Comms

King KY97 - TSO Com Radio

GPS

Garmin AERA 500 - Panel-Mounted AERA

Audio

Sigtronics SPA-400 - TSO Intercom

ADSB

King KT76-A - Transponder

Additional Equipment

Tail Beacon

U-Avionics Tail Beacon

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
Sporty silver fuselage with blue-and-white checkerboard paint scheme and red accents. P-51 style gear doors.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300-D

Asking Price

$49,500

Aircraft Location

Greensboro, NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 16, 2026: $49,500(-$1,200) - trade-a-plane

Jul 7, 2026: $50,700 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Jul 7, 2026

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$49,500