1948 Ryan Navion // Fresh Annual // N301

Auction Start: November 27, 2024
Auction End: December 4, 2024 12:00 pm

NAVION Details

Make:

RYAN

Model:

NAVION

Year:

1948

Auction Start Date:
November 27, 2024
Auction Start Date:

2024-11-27

Serial No:

NAV-4-1167

Seat:

4

Category:

Normal

Time:

3797

Location: GRAND JUNCTION
Description: The Ryan Navion is a classic aircraft valued for its military-grade durability and civilian comfort. Originally designed for military training, its all-metal build ensures reliability. Powered by a six-cylinder Continental E185 engine (185 HP), it cruises at 130 knots with a range of 750 miles. The spacious four-seat cabin and bubble canopy offer great visibility and comfort, while its retro design appeals to vintage enthusiasts. An active owners’ network supports easy maintenance and parts availability.
Airframe Details
  • 1948 Ryan Navion
  • Registration Number: N301
  • Serial Number: NAV-4-1167
  • Aircraft Total Time: 3796
  • Date of Annual: May 20, 2023
  • Fuel Capacity: 59 1/2 gallons (with aux tank)
  • Stall Speeds: 
  • @2750lbs Clean Power On - 61 mph  Power Off - 69 mph
  • @2350lbs Clean Power On - 56 mph Power Off - 63 mph
  • @2750lbs Gear/Flaps Down Power On - 51 mph  Power Off - 54 mph
  • @2350lbs Gear/Flaps Down Power On - 48 mph Power Off - 50mph 
  • Useful Load: 930
  • Range: 675 nm (varies with power settings)
  • Cruise  @% 1900 RPM + 22.2” MP 131 mph with range of 675 nm
Engine Details
  • Continental E-185-9CE-225
  • Serial Number: 21386-D-211
  • Engine Total Time: 39 SMOH
  • Date of Overhaul: February 1999
  • Location of Overhaul: Lynn’s Aircraft Engines
Propeller Details
  • Prop Total Time: 39 SMOH
  • Date of Overhaul: December 2002
  • Location of Overhaul: Johnsons and Sons Propeller Service, Fresno, CA
Avionics Details
  • BendixKing KT76TSO
  • Sigtronics Transcom II
  • Narco Mark 12B Nav/Com
  • Narco Glideslope
  • Bendix King KX-155 TSO Nav/Com/GS
  • Northstar M1 Loran
  • Heading Indicator
  • Attitude Indicator
  • Altimeter
  • Airspeed Indicator
  • Turn Coordinator
  • Vertical Speed Indicator
  • Fuel Pressure Gauge
  • Oil Temperature Gauge
  • Ammeter
Additional Features
  • New Battery May 2023
  • Incident Date(s): Prop Strike 
  • Gaps/missing Logbooks: (dates and which books)
  • Known Flaws
  • Known Corrosion
Exterior
White paint with light blue, dark blue, and gray accents.
Interior
The interior of the aircraft is two-tone in tan and cream vinyl and fabr
Auction Details
Contact Phone: 254-735-5030
Contact Email: aircrew@airspaceauctions.com
Registration Number: N301
Make: RYAN
Model: NAVION
Required Deposit: $2,000
Buyers Premium: 6%
Start Date: November 27, 2024
End Date: December 4, 2024 12:00 pm
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