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Interesting facts about the North American Navion
✈ North American Aviation designed the Navion after World War II and built the first production run in 1946–1947 before selling the program to Ryan Aeronautical.
✈ Military liaison versions carried the L-17 designation. The Army and National Guard used them for staff transport, casualty evacuation and forward air control.
✈ The Navion uses a rugged all-metal airframe with retractable landing gear and large 45-degree flaps that help short- and rough-field operations.
✈ Early civilian Navions typically have a Continental E-185 engine rated 185 hp continuous and 205 hp for take-off, driving a variable-pitch propeller.
✈ Standard fuel capacity on early models is 39.5 US gal in the mains. Many aircraft also have factory or STC auxiliary tanks, increasing total fuel to about 60–68 US gal.
✈ Common roles today include private ownership, vintage touring, flight training, and Civil Air Patrol heritage flights. Parts and support remain available through specialist suppliers and the active owners’ community.
✈ Later developments include the 260 hp Navion B and the five-seat Rangemaster series with IO-470 or IO-520 engines and higher take-off weights.
✈ Buyers often prioritize corrosion checks around the carry-through structure, landing-gear hydraulics, flap system, and compliance with applicable service bulletins and STCs.
North American Navion Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. Do not use it for flight planning or aircraft operations. Model, modifications, upgrades and age will affect individual aircraft. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 8.38 m (27 ft 6 in)
Wingspan: 10.19 m (33 ft 5 in)
Height: 2.64 m (8 ft 8 in)
Empty Weight (typical early Navion): 875 kg (1,930 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 1,293 kg (2,850 lb)
Fuel Capacity (standard mains): 149.5 L (39.5 US gal)
Cruise Speed (70% power @ 5,000 ft): 241 km/h (130 kn)
Range with Reserve (51% power): 1,056 km (570 nm)
Service Ceiling: 4,755 m (15,600 ft)
Rate of Climb (best rate): 4.2 m/s (830 ft/min)
Take-off Ground Roll: 171 m (561 ft)
Landing Ground Roll: 108 m (354 ft)
FAQs About the North American Navion
How much does a North American Navion cost?
In 2024–2025, advertised asking prices for flyable Navions typically ranged from $55,000 to $180,000, with heavily upgraded or freshly restored examples listing higher. Actual value depends on engine time, avionics, airframe condition, fuel system configuration, and paperwork.
Which engines are most common, and how do they affect performance?
Many early aircraft use the Continental E-185 (185 hp continuous, 205 hp take-off). Some have O-470/IO-470 or IO-520 conversions. Higher-power conversions improve climb and cruise, but they can raise fuel burn and maintenance costs. Verify STC documentation and propeller compatibility.
What fuel capacities should I expect?
Standard mains hold 39.5 US gallons. Military L-17 and many civilian aircraft have auxiliary or tip tanks that increase total fuel to roughly 60–68 US gallons. Confirm usable fuel, limitations, and any placards during the pre-buy.
What are typical useful load and baggage allowances?
A representative early Navion at 2,850 lb MTOW with a 1,930 lb empty weight offers about 920 lb useful load. Baggage allowances and locations vary by configuration; review the AFM and weight-and-balance for the exact aircraft.
How short can a Navion operate?
With the large 45-degree flaps and the high-lift wing, typical figures are about 561 ft take-off ground roll and 354 ft landing ground roll at standard conditions, assuming proper technique and maintenance. Field length requirements increase with weight, density altitude and surface.
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