Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVION A | Fixed wing single engine | 99 | 98 | 1946-1963 |
| NAVION G | Fixed wing single engine | 61 | 61 | 1961-1973 |
| NAVION B | Fixed wing single engine | 42 | 42 | 1947-1951 |
| NAVION H | Fixed wing single engine | 36 | 36 | 1946-1976 |
| NAVION F | Fixed wing single engine | 6 | 6 | 1946-1959 |
| NAVION D | Fixed wing single engine | 5 | 5 | 1946-1950 |
| L-17A | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 1947-1947 |
| L-17B | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1948-1949 |
Ryan Navion aircraft in the FAA registry
The Ryan Navion is a single-engine, unpressurized aircraft with retractable gear, originally designed by North American Aviation in the 1940s. It was later produced by Ryan Aeronautical Company and the Tubular Steel Corporation (TUSCO). The aircraft was built to meet the expected postwar boom in civilian aviation, sharing design lines with the North American P-51 Mustang and T-28 Trojan.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft registry, data as of 2026-10-16, there are 254 registered aircraft listed under the manufacturer name "NAVION." Of these, 253 are valid registrations. All are fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft powered by reciprocating engines. The vast majority, 241, hold standard airworthiness certificates, while seven are classified as experimental.
Production spanned from 1946 to 1976, with half of the fleet built in 1950 or earlier. The registry is dominated by the NAVION A, with 99 aircraft built between 1946 and 1950. The NAVION G follows with 61 units produced from 1961 to 1965. The NAVION B accounts for 42 aircraft (1947–1951), and the NAVION H includes 36 units built between 1946 and 1976. Smaller batches include six NAVION F models and five NAVION D aircraft.
Geographically, California holds the highest number of registrations with 32, followed by Texas with 30. Washington state records 12 registrations. The Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A-782, held by Sierra Hotel Aero Inc., covers the NAVION A, G, B, H, and F models. Each registered aircraft has a unique N-number record, and each model page provides its specific specifications and TCDS details.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Ryan Navion.