# N1069: 1948 Navion NAVION A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Navion NAVION A](https://openairdocs.org/model/navion-navion-a) (registry code 6150104, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Continental E185 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e185-series) (registry code 17014)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-782](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-782) (Sierra Hotel Aero Inc.), [TCDS E-246](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-246) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: NAV-4-1775
- Year built: 1948
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: April 3, 1961
- Certificate issued: January 2, 2013
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A01E91
- Registered owner: [Byrne Sofia V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYRNE%20SOFIA%20V)
- Location: [Merrimack, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Merrimack)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.8520° N, 71.5199° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 03054, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1069
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1069

From the FAA registry file of October 20, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental E185 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 33 in force

### Matched by airframe (Navion NAVION A)

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2008-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-05-14): Fuel system · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C), Navion B, Navion D and 5 more. Effective Apr 16, 2008
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 75-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-05-02): Engine Oil · Beryl D Shannon Aviation Specialties Engine Crankcase… (D'Shannon Products STC SA2653WE). Effective Feb 21, 1975
- [AD 68-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-20-06): Rudder Horn Inspection · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C), Navion B, Navion D and 5 more. Effective Oct 3, 1968
- [AD 62-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-03-03): Landing Gear Selector Valve Fitting · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C), Navion B, Navion D and 4 more. Effective Mar 6, 1962
- [AD 63-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-21-05): Main and Nose Retraction Links · American Navion Society D-16, D-16A, 480 and 8 more
- [AD 59-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-06-04): Hydraulic Actuating Cylinders · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C), Navion B and 1 more
- [AD 56-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-03-03): Wing Rear Spar Fitting Inspection · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 55-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-01-01): Fuselage Frame Cracks · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 54-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-18-01): Wing-to-Fuselage Attachment · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 53-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-08-01): Horizontal Stabilizer Fitting · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 52-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-26-01): Stabilizer Spar Web · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 52-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-24-01): Aileron Control Chain Guard · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 51-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-07-01): Throttle Housing · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 50-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-10-02): Air Intake Hose · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 49-28-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-28-01): Unsatisfactory Spinner · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A) and Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C)
- [AD 49-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-12-02): Fuel Pumps · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A) and Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C)
- [AD 49-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-11-01): Carter Fuel Pump Rework · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A) and Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C)
- [AD 49-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-09-02): Booster Pump Rework · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A) and Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C)
- [AD 49-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-05-03): Continental Engines Bearing Inserts · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A) and Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C)

### Matched by engine (Continental E185 series)

- [AD 97-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-21-02): Cylinders · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 61 more. Effective Oct 27, 1997
- [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995
- [AD 63-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-15-01): Exhaust Valves · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 41 more. Effective Dec 31, 1969
- [AD 67-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-01-04): Oil Filters · Full flow oil filter (Superior Flow STC SA401SW or 2 others). Effective Jan 2, 1967
- [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more
- [AD 60-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-12-01): Piston Pins · Continental Motors E185-11, E185-8, E185-9 and 2 more
- [AD 60-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-06-04): Generator Drive Gear · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 12 more
- [AD 56-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-06-01): Piston Pin Assembly · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 41 more
- [AD 51-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-26-03): Valve Lifters · Continental Motors E185-1, E185-10, E185-11 and 5 more
- [AD 50-32-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-32-01): Oil Pump · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3 and E185-1

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more
- [AD 97-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-01) (historical): Pistons · Teledyne Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 61 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (6 in force)

- [SAIB AIR-22-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-22-13): Landing Gear Components. Issued May 27, 2022
- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-06-11R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-11R1): Fuel system selector valves. Issued Mar 14, 2007
- [SAIB CE-05-46](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-46): . Issued Apr 1, 2005
- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N1069.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N1069.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since March 23, 2018, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

## Earlier aircraft with N1069

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N1069 before.

- [Cancelled 2018-03-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1069-2018-03-23): Bellocchio BENSEN, S/N BJ1, built 1968. Revoked, canceled. Owner: [Bellocchios Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELLOCCHIOS%20INC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas)
- [Cancelled 1930-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1069-1930-03-07): National Airways System AIR KING, S/N 120-A. Owner: [Schneider Fred W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHNEIDER%20FRED%20W), [Jersey City, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Jersey%20City)

## Related

- Other Navion NAVION A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/navion-navion-a/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Navion NAVION A: https://openairdocs.org/model/navion-navion-a/stcs.md
- The Continental E185 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e185-series.md

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