1972 Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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functional panel layout. WAAS capability supports modern IFR operations.Description
This 1972 Bellanca Super Viking has been a reliable, fast cross-country airplane and a great traveling machine. The 300 hp IO-520 provides strong performance, cruising up to 156 knots while still keeping fuel burn in a reasonable range. With about 1100 lb useful load and 87 gallons of fuel, it offers real flexibility for trips with passengers and baggage. The airplane has complete logs, no damage, and has always been hangared. It has been actively flown and maintained, not sitting idle. Recent landing gear power pack along with new springs and seals in the gear and struts add confidence to the retractable system. It is a solid IFR platform that balances speed, payload, and efficiency in a way few aircraft in this class and price range do. Selling only due to moving into a higher capacity aircraft (I will miss the speed). This Bellanca is clean, honest, and ready to keep traveling.
Engine
Continental IO-520K rated at 300 horsepower with approximately 1170 hours since major overhaul and 1900 hour TBO. Smooth, strong running engine. Engine heater installed for cold weather operations. Typical cruise fuel burn 13 to 15 gallons per hour depending on power setting. 87 gallon fuel capacity provides excellent range. LED taxi and landing lights installed. Concord battery with minder connection. Aircraft is configured for oxygen operations to optimize higher altitude cruise performance. Hartzell HC-C3YF-1RF Prop
Interior
Original Bellanca exterior paint scheme that has held up well over time. Overall presents nicely with some minor cracking in the paint consistent with age. Exterior condition rated 7/10. Always hangared. Interior has been redone since original and remains clean and functional. Seats, side panels, and cabin surfaces show well with normal wear for age. Interior condition also rated 7/10. Presents as a maintained and actively flown cross country platform rather than a project.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Michael Robertson
trade-a-plane.com
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$82,000
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Norman, OK | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking
This 1972 Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking (N8241R) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,236 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 17-30A Super Viking aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $55,000 to $160,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $82,000.
The 17-30A Super Viking cruises at 163 kts (302 km/h) with a range of 802 nm (1,485 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $99/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8241R.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N8241R against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $58,862–$65,250.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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