N5041K - Ryan Navion L-17B Aircraft Registration

NAVI

RYAN NAVION L-17B

Aircraft Description

N5041K is a Ryan NAVION L-17B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Heath David C in Winona, MS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on March 27, 2007. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor E185 SERIES engine producing 205 horsepower, N5041K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64B51 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5041K was last updated on January 22, 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 N5041K. 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 L-17B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
NAVINavion
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 24, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 27, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
HEATH DAVID C
Address
608 HIGHWAY 407
City
WINONA
State / Zip Code
Mississippi38967-8712
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)
51445521
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64B51

Additional Details

Registration
N5041K
Serial Number
NAV-4-1673
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00101075

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC