N4008K - 1947 Ryan Navion Aircraft Registration

NAVI

1947 RYAN NAVION

Aircraft Description

N4008K is a 1947 Ryan NAVION, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Olson Eric C in Seattle, WA. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2014. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor E225 SERIES engine producing 225 horsepower, N4008K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4B01B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4008K was last tracked by AviatorDB near Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4008K was last updated on March 17, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Ryan Navion was an innovative post-World War II light aircraft that bridged military fighter design with civilian aviation needs. First flown in 1946, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane that could seat four to five passengers with distinctive tip tanks and enclosed cockpit styling derived from the P-51 Mustang. Spanning 33 feet with a length of 29 feet, it achieved speeds up to 175 mph with various Continental and Lycoming engines. Originally manufactured by North American Aviation, production continued through multiple companies until 1976. AviatorDB tracks 368 Ryan aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is NAVI.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4008K. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1947
Manufacturer
RYAN
Model
NAVION
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
NAVINavion
Cruise Speed
126 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
OLSON ERIC C
Address
3253 NE 97TH ST
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
Washington98115-2529
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
E225 SERIES
Horsepower
225 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51130033
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4B01B

Additional Details

Registration
N4008K
Serial Number
NAV-4-1008
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00520964

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 20:29:22)
Airport
Latitude
47.906399
Longitude
-122.284046

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC