No longer listed as of May 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
1970 Bellanca 17-30a Viking
Single Engine Piston
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Location
TX, Abilene
Total Time
2,562 hrs
Seats
4
Cruise
165 kts (306 km/h)
ICAO Type
BL17
✓ Clean NTSB
Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1970
- Make
- Bellanca
- Model
- 17-30a Viking
- Total Time
- 2,562 hr
- Location
- TX, Abilene
- Seller
- Matt Hutton
- Source
- avpay.aero
Features
Complete Logbooks
High Performance/Complex Aircraft
Wood Wings Flex During Turbulence
Higher Useful Load ThanMost4-Place Aircraft
Airframe
1970 Bellanca Viking (17-30A)
Registration Number: N6642V
Serial Number: 30297
Total Time: 2562.2
Date of Annual: May 9, 2024
5 Fuel Tanks- 87 USGtotal, 80 USG Usable
Inboard Main Wing Tanks – 19 USGTotal / 15.5 USG Usable, Each
Outboard Wing Tanks – 17 USGTotal/Usable Each
Auxiliary Fuselage Tank – 15 USG Total/Usable
Stall Speed: 65 KIAS (70 MPH)
Useful Load: 1005.5 pounds
Range: 5 hours @15GPH.Attypical speeds around 695 nm
Engine
Teledyne Continental Motors IO-520-K
Serial Number: 209036-70K
Time: 990.2 SMOH
Date of Overhaul: March 2, 1982
Location of Overhaul: ATI Aeromotive
Propeller
McCauley D3A34C401-B
Serial Number: 831698
Total Time: 856.2 SNEW
Date of Installation: September 14, 1984
Avionics
Garmin GTX327 Transponder
SkyBeacon ADS-B out
2x King KY-197 Nav/Comm
King KNS-80 RNAV
King KR-87 ADF
Northstar M1 Loran
Century II Autopilot (coupled to both Nav sources)
Altimeter
Airspeed Indicator
Vertical Speed Indicator
Attitude Indicator
Heading Indicator
Turn Coordinator
HSI
VORw/ILS Glideslope
VOR
Manifold Pressure Gauge
Fuel Flow Gauge
IFR Capable? Yes
IFR Certified? No
Additional Features
Bendix Mags
Oxygen system tank removed, but included with aircraft, lines remain installed
Precise Flight Standby Vacuum System
Ski Tube Kit installed aft of baggage compartment (fits skis, a board, or a lean golf club set/bag)
Tires new as of 2019
Hydraulic Power Pack O/H December 2019
Aircraft Battery ELT Battery New as of 2019
Vacuum Pump New as of February 2020
New Alternator, May 2022
Incident Date(s): None known.
Gaps/missing Logbooks: (dates which books): No
Known Flaws: None known.
Known Corrosion: Small amount of superficial corrosion currently present on RH elevator strut.
Exterior
The exterior of the aircraft is off white with 3 shades of red stripes on the fuselage wing tips.
Interior
The interior is in vintage orange on the vinyl fabric seats, carpet panels.
Online auction starts November 13, 2024. View full logbooks additional data online (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/Details/503672)
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Bellanca 17-30a Viking — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
4
Cruise Speed
165 kts (306 km/h)
Max Speed
142 kts (263 km/h)
Range
750 nm (1,389 km)
Ceiling
17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Useful Load
1,000 lbs (454 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$150/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 1,500 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
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Market price band
Bellanca 17-30a Viking typical:
$1 – $1
median $160,000
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About the Bellanca 17-30a Viking
The Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking is a four-seat, single-engine, retractable-gear piston aircraft known for its speed and distinctive wood-and-fabric wing construction. Burning approximately 14 gallons per hour, the Super Viking offers fast cruise speeds with unique character. It appeals to pilots who appreciate unconventional designs and spirited performance.
Produced 1962–1967.