N4131K - 1947 Ryan Navion A Aircraft Registration

NAVI

1947 RYAN NAVION A

Aircraft Description

N4131K is a 1947 Ryan NAVION A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Darnall Lane in Harrisburg, NE. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 2002. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor E185 SERIES engine producing 205 horsepower, N4131K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4E1CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4131K was last updated on May 5, 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 N4131K. 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 A
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 25, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
DARNALL LANE
Address
3020 ROAD 67
City
HARRISBURG
State / Zip Code
Nebraska69345-5032
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
E185 SERIES
Horsepower
205 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51160712
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4E1CA

Additional Details

Registration
N4131K
Serial Number
NAV-4-1131
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00123448

Last Known Position

Date
April 20, 2026 (UTC 22:09:43)
Airport
Latitude
40.000305
Longitude
-102.657043

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC