N4255K - Ryan Navion Aircraft Registration

NAVI

RYAN NAVION

Aircraft Description

N4255K is a Ryan NAVION, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wheeler Douglas A in Mount Vernon, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor E225 SERIES engine producing 225 horsepower, N4255K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51143 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4255K was last updated on February 6, 2025. 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 N4255K. 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
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
March 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 6, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
WHEELER DOUGLAS A
Address
220 AMES ST
City
MOUNT VERNON
State / Zip Code
Ohio43050-4608
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)
51210503
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51143

Additional Details

Registration
N4255K
Serial Number
NAV-4-1255
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00771834

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC