N9TK - 1948 Ryan Navion Aircraft Registration

NAVI

1948 RYAN NAVION

Aircraft Description

N9TK is a 1948 Ryan NAVION, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Walker Roswell C in Palestine, TX. The registration certificate was issued on April 10, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor E185 SERIES engine producing 205 horsepower, N9TK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC6C2D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9TK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Aero Estates Airport (T25) on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9TK 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 N9TK. 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
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 10, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
WALKER ROSWELL C
Address
2359 AN COUNTY ROAD 448
City
PALESTINE
State / Zip Code
Texas75803-3432
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)
53066055
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC6C2D

Additional Details

Registration
N9TK
Serial Number
NAV-4-1204
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00523652

Last Known Position

Date
February 28, 2026 (UTC 18:30:12)
Airport
Latitude
32.080823
Longitude
-95.45659

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC