N4455K - 1948 Ryan Navion Aircraft Registration

NAVI

1948 RYAN NAVION

Aircraft Description

N4455K is a 1948 Ryan NAVION, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tomlin Jonathan S in Georgetown, OH. The registration certificate was issued on March 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor E225 SERIES engine producing 225 horsepower, N4455K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A56041 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4455K was last updated on April 27, 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 N4455K. 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
1948
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
March 23, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
TOMLIN JONATHAN S
Address
556 FREE SOIL RD
City
GEORGETOWN
State / Zip Code
Ohio45121-9411
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)
51260101
Mode S Code (Hex)
A56041

Additional Details

Registration
N4455K
Serial Number
NAV-4-1455
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
April 27, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00136688

Data Source

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

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