# N577DM: 1946 North American NAVION

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [North American NAVION](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-navion) (registry code 6150130, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Continental E225 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e225-series) (registry code 17015)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-782](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-782) (Sierra Hotel Aero Inc.), [TCDS E-267](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-267) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: NAV-4338
- Year built: 1946
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: August 30, 1955
- Certificate issued: October 28, 1993
- Expires: August 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A768C1
- Registered owners: [Mcdonald Douglas K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20DOUGLAS%20K), [Mcdonald Donna](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20DONNA)
- Location: [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 32.4146° N, 110.9466° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85737, 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=577DM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N577DM

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 E225 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 43 in force

### Matched by airframe (North American NAVION)

- [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 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 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 50-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-05-02): Push-Pull Controls · Textron 35, A35, Push-Pull Controls and 1 more
- [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)
- [AD 48-29-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-29-01): Fuel Pump Drain · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 48-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-03): Fuel Valve Control Support Clip · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 48-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-06-03): Hartzell Propeller Blade Inspection · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-31-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-31-03): Fuel Drain Cock · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-31-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-31-02): Carburetor Vapor Return Line · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-31-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-31-01): Nose Gear Hydraulic Actuating Cylinder Lines · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-10): Propeller Guide Pin Dowel · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-09): Hydraulic System Modifications · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-08): Generator Terminal Stud Insulator · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-07): Carburetor Air Intake Scoop Filler Strip · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-05): Propeller Control Friction Lock · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-04): Fuel Scupper Drain Line · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-11-02): Hartzell Propeller Blade Rework · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-11-01): Rudder-Nose Gear Steering Bellcrank · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)

### Matched by engine (Continental E225 series)

- [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998
- [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 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 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

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

- [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
- [SAIB CE-06-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-11) (historical): . Issued Nov 29, 2005

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N577DM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N577DM.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other North American NAVION aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-navion/aircraft.md
- STCs for the North American NAVION: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-navion/stcs.md
- The Continental E225 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e225-series.md

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