North American NAVION A
46 North American NAVION A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1946–1953. Most are registered in CA, CO and FL.
- Registered today
- 46
- Years built
- 1946–1953
- Seats
- 5
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the North American NAVION A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 9
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 7
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to North American NAVION A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered North American NAVION A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 3, 2024Substantial damage · minor injuries · Rutherfordton, NCN9117R
- Oct 5, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Stonewall, MSN969TR
- Aug 27, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Fortuna, CAN8695H
- Apr 3, 2011Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Alameda, CAN91472
- Aug 28, 2006Substantial damage · minor injuries · El Centro, CAN947A
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on North American NAVION A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1946 | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 20 | |
| 1953 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 11 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the North American NAVION A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 9 NTSB events since 1982 involve North American NAVION A airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 126 mph
NAVION A aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1CS | 1946 | Wellington, FL | Jul 1, 2016 |
| N20SH | — | Anacoco, LA | Apr 29, 2023 |
| N285TC | 1947 | New Philadelphia, OH | Oct 24, 2001 |
| N312NM | 1947 | Tampa, FL | Dec 19, 2019 |
| N344J | 1947 | Newport Beach, CA | Sep 26, 2017 |
| N4015K | — | Gibsonville, NC | Apr 30, 2023 |
| N4020K | 1947 | Troy, IL | May 14, 2024 |
| N4030K | 1947 | Scott City, KS | Dec 21, 2021 |
| N4032K | — | Lakewood, CO | Dec 8, 2020 |
| N4037K | 1947 | Merrimack, NH | Aug 19, 1987 |
| N4264A | 1947 | Cortlandt Manor, NY | Oct 10, 2014 |
| N5RX | 1947 | Lebanon, OR | Apr 19, 2023 |
| N678E | 1947 | Millersview, TX | Jun 22, 2026 |
| N704VS | 1946 | Vineyard, UT | Feb 25, 2015 |
| N75881 | — | Milbank, SD | Sep 27, 2022 |
| N75PM | 1947 | Dayton, OH | Oct 18, 2017 |
| N8590H | — | Spruce Pine, AL | Jun 2, 2024 |
| N8608H | — | Elkton, MD | Jun 16, 2021 |
| N8650H | 1947 | Orleans, NE | Apr 21, 2017 |
| N8662H | — | Colorado Springs, CO | Sep 9, 2019 |
| N8695H | — | Hayden, ID | Jun 14, 2023 |
| N8724H | 1947 | Wrightwood, CA | Feb 20, 2007 |
| N8812H | 1947 | Hawthorne, CA | Sep 4, 2008 |
| N8825H | 1947 | Ackerman, MS | Apr 28, 2016 |
| N8855H | 1947 | Spencerport, NY | Jul 24, 2012 |