North American Aviation NAvion & Ryan Aeronautical Corp. Navion A
January 28, 1947
Wingspan
33' 4-1/2"
Length
27' 3"
Height
8' 6"
Engine
Continental E-185-3 or -9
Power rating
For all operations, 185 hp at 2,300 rpm (engines s/n 5122 and greater eligible for one minute 205 hp at 2,500 rpm for takeoff only)
Maximum takeoff weight
2,750 lbs (normal)
2,350 lbs (utility)
2,350 lbs (utility)
Number of seats
4
Maximum baggage weight
180 lbs
Fuel capacity
39.5 US-gallons (optional 20 US-gal in auxiliary tanks)
Oil capacity
10 quarts
Never exceed speed
190 mph (165 knots)
Maximum structural cruise
160 mph (139 knots)
Maneuvering speed
124 mph (108 knots)
Flap and gear extension
100 mph (87 knots)
North American Aviation L-17A/C & Ryan Aeronautical Corp. L-17B
Almost identical to the standard Navion A, most differences occurred in interior furnishings and military specified radio equipment.
L-17As were built by North American Aviation, and L-17Bs by Ryan Aeronautical Corp. L-17Cs were L-17As upgraded with newer avionics and radios.
Ryan Aeronautical Corp. Navion B
March 13, 1950
Engine
Lycoming GO-435-C2
Power rating
260 hp at 3,400 rpm (two minutes for takeoff only)
240 hp at 3,000 rpm (max. continuous)
240 hp at 3,000 rpm (max. continuous)
Maximum takeoff weight
2,850 lbs (normal)
2,350 lbs (utility)
2,350 lbs (utility)
Number of seats
4
Maximum baggage weight
180 lbs
Fuel capacity
39.5 US-gallons (optional 20 US-gal in auxiliary tanks)
Oil capacity
12 quarts
Never exceed speed
190 mph (165 knots)
Maximum structural cruise
169 mph (147 knots)
Maneuvering speed
124 mph (108 knots)
Flap and gear extension
100 mph (87 knots)
Ryan Aeronautical Corp. Model 72
Prototype for the US Navy primary trainer competition. No specifications or performance data available.
Tusco Corporation (Navion Division) Navion D
April 2, 1958
Engine
Continental O-470-P
Power rating
240 hp at 2,600 rpm
Maximum takeoff weight
3,150 lbs
Number of seats
4
Maximum baggage weight
180 lbs
Fuel capacity
39.5 US-gallons plus 68 US-gallons in tip tanks
Oil capacity
12 quarts
Never exceed speed
198 mph (172 knots)
Maximum structural cruise
169 mph (147 knots)
Maneuvering speed
132 mph (115 knots)
Flap and gear extension
100 mph (87 knots)
Tusco Corporation (Navion Division) Navion E
May 22, 1959
Engine
Continental IO-470-C
Power rating
250 hp at 2,600 rpm
Maximum takeoff weight
3,150 lbs
Number of seats
4 (5 if an additional seat is installed in baggage compartment)
Maximum baggage weight
180 lbs
Fuel capacity
39.5 US-gallons plus 68 US-gallons in tip tanks
Oil capacity
12 quarts
Never exceed speed
198 mph (172 knots)
Maximum structural cruise
169 mph (147 knots)
Maneuvering speed
132 mph (115 knots)
Flap extension
105 mph (91 knots)
Gear extension
100 mph (87 knots)
Tusco Corporation (Navion Division) Navion F
September 23, 1959
Engine
Continental IO-470-H
Power rating
260 hp at 2,625 rpm
Maximum takeoff weight
3,150 lbs
Number of seats
4 (5 if an additional seat is installed in baggage compartment)
Maximum baggage weight
180 lbs
Fuel capacity
39.5 US-gallons plus 68 US-gallons in tip tanks
Oil capacity
12 quarts
Never exceed speed
198 mph (172 knots)
Maximum structural cruise
169 mph (147 knots)
Maneuvering speed
132 mph (115 knots)
Flap extension
105 mph (91 knots)
Gear extension
100 mph (87 knots)
Tusco Corporation (Navion Division) Navion G 'Rangemaster'
May 5, 1961
Engine
Continental IO-470-H
Power rating
260 hp at 2,625 rpm
Maximum takeoff weight
3,150 lbs
Number of seats
5
Maximum baggage weight
176 lbs
Fuel capacity
39.5 US-gallons plus 68 US-gallons in tip tanks
Oil capacity
12 quarts
Never exceed speed
198 mph (172 knots)
Maximum structural cruise
169 mph (147 knots)
Maneuvering speed
132 mph (115 knots)
Flap extension
105 mph (91 knots)
Gear extension
130 mph (113 knots)
Navion Aircraft Corporation Navion H 'Rangemaster'
June 5, 1967
Engine
Continental IO-520-B
Power rating
285 hp at 2,700 rpm
Maximum takeoff weight
3,315 lbs
Maximum landing weight
3,150 lbs
Number of seats
5
Maximum baggage weight
176 lbs
Fuel capacity
39.5 US-gallons plus 68 US-gallons in tip tanks
Oil capacity
12 quarts
Never exceed speed
203 mph (176 knots)
Maximum structural cruise
169 mph (147 knots)
Maneuvering speed
135 mph (117 knots)
Flap extension
108 mph (94 knots)
Gear extension
130 mph (113 knots)
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