| Tail Number / N-Number | N4542K |
| Manufacturer | RYAN |
| Model | NAVION A |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | NAV-4-1542 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | E225 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 225 hp (168 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GAINES ROBERT M |
| Street | 5005 BRIARWOOD DR |
| City | NASHVILLE |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 37211-5103 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Davidson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-04-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-07-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51301640 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A583A0 |