Ryan Navion Aircraft under $100,000
Under $100k for a piston single is the value-entry price band — typically older airframes (1960s-80s), mid-life or run-out engines, original or basic avionics with retrofit ADS-B Out compliance. These are entry-budget trainers and touring singles. Budget realistically for engine work, ADS-B Out compliance if not yet installed, panel upgrades and corrosion-area inspection.
1 used Ryan Navion aircraft for sale under $100,000 · from $20K · updated yesterday
About the Ryan Navion
The Ryan Navion is a sturdy, low-wing, four-seat classic tourer with a distinctive sliding-canopy cabin and a reputation for solid, over-built construction. Originally a North American design and built by Ryan (and later others, including the higher-powered Rangemaster), it has a devoted following as a comfortable, characterful and robust vintage cross-country aircraft.
Ryan Navion Specifications
Model specRyan has not yet published final specifications for the Navion. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
1 Ryan Navion For Sale
There are currently 1 used Ryan Navion for sale, ranging from $20,000 to $20,000, with a median asking price of $20,000.
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Ryan Navion Price & Cost
How much does a Ryan Navion cost? Used Navion prices: from $20K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Ryan Navion
When buying a Ryan Navion, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Ryan Navion Inventory by Country
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Ryan Navion Safety Record
Across all Navion variants, 70 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2024. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2024 | Belleville, IL | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff. |
| Apr 12, 2023 | New Waverly, TX | Minor | A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel contamination. |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Pensacola, FL | Serious | A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb, which resulted in a forced, off-airport landing and impact with… |
| Jul 27, 2019 | Chicago, IL | Incident | The failure of the left main landing gear upper side brace assembly during landing due to reverse bending fatigue as a r… |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Truckee, CA | Fatal (2) | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
NTSB records 1982–2024. Includes all Ryan Navion variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.