N7803B - Ryan Navion A Aircraft Registration

NAVI

RYAN NAVION A

Aircraft Description

N7803B is a Ryan NAVION A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Metz Danny J in Brighton, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 3, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on December 11, 2006. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N7803B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9349 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7803B was last updated on August 11, 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 N7803B. 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 A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
NAVINavion
Cruise Speed
126 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 3, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 11, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
METZ DANNY J
Address
15949 HARVEST RD
City
BRIGHTON
State / Zip Code
Colorado80603-3891
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52511511
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9349

Additional Details

Registration
N7803B
Serial Number
NAV-4-1783
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00204860

Data Source

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

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