1976 Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFR• Avidyne IFD540 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM • Aspen EFD1000 Pro PFD (Pro MAX) w/ Synthetic Vision • Century IIB Autopilot
coupled to Aspen for GPSS • Garmin GTX330ES (Primary 1090 ADS B Out) • Garmin GDL 88 ADS B UAT Out + dual band ADS B In. Traffic/WX to IFD540
Aspenand ForeFlight via IFD540 Wi Fi • PS Engineering PMA700B audio/comm panel w/ Bluetooth + front/rear intercom • Garmin SL30 NAV/COM • Emerging Lifesaving Technologies 406 ELT w/ GPS (406.037 MHz) • MD93 digital clock + dual USB power • Two Sennheiser active noise cancellation headsets wired to AC power included.
Description
After 18 years of incredible flying it's time to find another home for my 1976 Super Viking. If you're looking for a standout cross country performer with classic ramp presence, this 1976 Bellanca 17 30A Super Viking delivers. I have owned N9553E since 2008, always hangared, and consistently maintained by Dan Torrey at MARS (Santa Paula, CA). It has been my weekly commuter for the past four years-incredibly reliable and a true joy to fly. Complete logs, key upgrades, and a modern IFR avionics suite make this Viking a unique, turnkey airplane. Location: Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK), CA Logs: Complete logs (airframe/engine/prop) Annual: Last annual inspection November 2025 Times: Total Time (Airframe): 3,850 Engine (Continental IO 520, Factory Reman): 765 SMOH (1900 TBO) Prop Since Overhaul: 1,059 Highlights / What Makes This Viking Special - Classic Super Viking performance (155kt cruise) + modern IFR capability. The 17 30A is widely known for its distinctive construction and high performance personal transport mission, and this one pairs that heritage with a very capable, current avionics stack. - Robust, redundant ADS B solution (1090ES primary + UAT Out with dual band In) feeding panel and portable devices. - Extensive interior refresh (2020)-comfort upgrades throughout and a clean, updated cabin feel. - Proactive maintenance reliability focus with key systems addressed over time: Landing Gear Hydraulics, Fuel Selector Valve, electrical items, windows, tires, battery, magnetos. Avionics / IFR Panel - Avidyne IFD540 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM - Aspen EFD1000 Pro PFD (Pro MAX) w/ Synthetic Vision - Century IIB Autopilot - coupled to Aspen for GPSS - Garmin GTX330ES (Primary 1090 ADS B Out) - Garmin GDL 88 ADS B UAT Out + dual band ADS B In. Traffic/WX to IFD540, Aspen, and ForeFlight via IFD540 Wi Fi - PS Engineering PMA700B audio/comm panel w/ Bluetooth + front/rear intercom - Garmin SL30 NAV/COM - Emerging Lifesaving Technologies 406 ELT w/ GPS (406.037 MHz) - MD93 digital clock + dual USB power Airframe / Systems - IFR Certified - LED landing light + LED nav lights + strobes - Paint: Excellent condition (minor chipping on gear doors) - Fuel tank inboard covers: Refabricated/improved for moisture protection (left right) Maintenance Improvements: 2013: Installed overhauled landing gear hydraulic power pack 2016: Installed Factory Remanufactured Continental IO 520K1B 2018: Replaced all side windows; replaced right inboard fuel tank cover wing walk 2020: Full interior refresh-reupholstered leather seats (new high density foam), new side panels/headliner/window panels/carpet, new seat belts front seat inertial reels; new cargo net 2022: New Goodyear Flight Custom III tires/tubes 2024: New Concorde sealed battery RG 35AXC 2025: Installed used serviceable fuel selector valve; new master switch; new alternator brushes Engine / Accessories - Fine wire plugs - Airwolf remote oil filter - Reiff oil sump heater - 2023: Magneto 500 hour inspection completed - 2023: Vernatherm replaced - No oil leaks
Engine
2016: Installed Factory Remanufactured Continental IO 520K1B 765 SMOH (1900 TBO) 2023: Magneto 500 hour inspection completed 2023: Vernatherm replaced • Fine wire plugs • Airwolf remote oil filter • Reiff oil sump heater
Interior
2018: Replaced all side windows; replaced right inboard fuel tank cover wing walk 2020: Full interior refresh: - Reupholstered leather seats - new high density foam - New side panels/headliner/window panels/carpet - New seat belts front seat inertial reels - New cargo net
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Neil Otto
trade-a-plane.com
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$100,000
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Kings Beach, CA | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking
This 1976 Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking (N9553E) is a single engine piston with 3,850 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 above the market average at $100,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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FAA registration data pending for N9553E.
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