Bellanca 17-30A Aircraft
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.
11 used Bellanca 17-30A aircraft for sale · 4-seat · Reference price ~$130,000 ($80,000–$220,000) · updated 20 hours ago
Bellanca 17-30A Specifications
Model specThe Bellanca 17-30A is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 163–165 kt (302–306 km/h), a range of 750–802 nm (1,389–1,485 km), and a useful load of 1,000–1,100 lbs (454–499 kg).
Bellanca 17-30A for Sale
Browse all listings →Bellanca 17-30A asking prices range from $55,000 to $160,000, with a median of $85,000 (market reference $130,000).
Bellanca 17-30A Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-30A SUPER VIKING | 1972–1980 | 4 | 163 kts (302 km/h) | 802 nm (1,485 km) | 1,100 lbs (499 kg) | $82K – $100K | Distinctive high-performance retractable single for buyers who value Bellanca character and accept type-specific maintenance diligence. | 6 |
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Bellanca 17-30A Price & Cost
How much does a Bellanca 17-30A cost? Used 17-30A prices: $55K – $160K, average $89K (median $85K); market reference $130K, across 9 priced of 11 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Bellanca 17-30A
Every Bellanca 17-30A faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $32,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.