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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 6150170

Manufacturer (registry)
RYAN
Model
NAVION B
Registry code
6150170
Registered
68 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
5
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
126 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-782
Holder
Sierra Hotel Aero Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 107

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 19

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1962In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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Registered aircraft · 68

N10894Holcomb Daniel F · Galena, ILS/N NAV42333BN27AWBold William H Jr · Annapolis, MDBuilt 1950 · S/N 4-2172BN2893DAshurst Brent H · Westmorland, CABuilt 1951 · S/N 2242B
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STCs approved for this model · 203

STC SA00024NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.
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NTSB investigations · 69

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 5 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 12 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN19LA251Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRyan Navion · Chicago, ILThe failure of the left main landing gear upper side brace assembly during landing due to reverse bending fatigue as a result of the incomplete penetration of the circumferential weld during initial production of the component.Jul 27, 2019 · N27AW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Truckee, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Jul 17, 2018 · N5329K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Hurt, VAIncorrect installation of the oil temperature probe and an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect leaking oil around the loose probe, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation.Sep 27, 2016 · N5327K · Substantial damage
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  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('6150170')
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FAA incident reports · 65

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20250917014509IRyan Navion A · Yakima, WAAirman departed kykm airport on runway 27 for pattern work, to work on short field landings. On the second traffic pattern; airman failed to lower the landing gear, check the gear-in-the-mirror, ensure landing gear down light illumination, or run the…Sep 17, 2025 · N5188K · Minor damageIncident 20211114021249IRyan Navion B · Oceanside, CADuring the climb out phase the pilot noticed that the main fuel tank gauge was reading empty, he immediately returned to the airport. On the downwind phase he mismanaged the landing gear controls and landed gear up. The pilot on the rollout also mismanaged…Nov 14, 2021 · N70GH · Minor damageAccident 20190727008929ARyan Navion B · Chicago, ILDuring landing roll-out on rwy 31R, N27AW experienced a left main gear failure and became disabled on that runway. There were no reported injuries and the only damage was to the left main gear strut. The crew was able to stabilize the landing gear and the…Jul 27, 2019 · N27AW · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 3

SDR 20000828SH018Brace · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT AND LEFT MAIN GEAR RETRACT SIDEBRACE LINKS CRACKED AT WELD WHERE TUBE ATTACHES TO YOKE. ALL 3 LINKS (INCLUDING NOSE GEAR) WERE REPLACED WITH NEW DESIGN. STRONGER UNITS PURCHASED. (X)Aug 12, 2000 · N10894 · Tmpson NAVIONB · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX2636Bulkhead · damagedMLG ACTUATING STRUT SUPPORT. THIS PIVOT SHAFT IS HELD IN PLACE BY 2 COTTER KEYS AT EACH END. A NAVION B OWNER STATED THE LT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. UPON PLACING ACFT ON JACKS AND USING AUX HAND PUMP, A GRINDING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM LT HAND GEAR WELL. Jul 4, 1999 · Tmpson NAVIONB · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR 99ZZZX2635Pivot Shaft · brokenMLG ACTUATING STRUT SUPPORT. THIS PIVOT SHAFT IS HELD IN PLACE BY 2 COTTER KEYS AT EACH END. A NAVION B OWNER STATED THE LT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. UPON PLACING ACFT ON JACKS AND USING AUX HAND PUMP, A GRINDING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM LT HAND GEAR WELL. Jul 4, 1999 · Tmpson NAVIONB · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Navion NAVION B42 registered aircraftRegistry code 6150112North American NAVION B3 registered aircraftRegistry code 6150140Navion NAVION-B0 registered aircraftRegistry code 6150012
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