| Tail Number / N-Number | N488DS |
| Manufacturer | RYAN |
| Model | NAVION B |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | NAV-4-2126B |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | GO-435C&D SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | TAYLOR RALPH S |
| Street | 8334 ARGENTA TRL |
| City | INVER GROVE HTS |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55075 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Dakota County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-03-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1981-04-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51403255 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A606AD |