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1970 BELLANCA 17-31A SUPER VIKING SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Bellanca Single-Engine Piston listings ($89,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -8.2%
- Airframe time -1,345 hr vs comps +2.7%
- Engine time -105 hr vs comps +0.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (20% of comps) +3.8%
- ADS-B (50% of comps) +1.3%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 70 FAA-registered +3.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bellanca 17-31A SUPER VIKING |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,725 hrs |
| Engine time | 398 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PMA7000M |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description This Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking offers a fantastic mix of speed, efficiency, and vintage styling. Powered by the robust Lycoming IO-540-G1E5 engine, it's a capable cross-country traveler with solid performance and comfort. Meticulously maintained and ready to fly. This plane has just completed an overhaul of the gear pump, all new engine hoses, interior, exterior paint, and avionics upgrade. All AD's have been complied with and the annual inspection is due in October 2025. Compressions were all 74+ on the last annual. 1970 BELLANCA 17-30A SUPER VIKING Beautifully Updated • IO-540 Power • Upgraded Avionics • Turn-Key & Ready to Fly If you're looking for a fast, distinctive, beautifully maintained aircraft without immediately having to spend money catching up on cosmetics and maintenance, this Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking deserves a serious look. Powered by the proven Lycoming IO-540-G1E5, the Super Viking delivers an impressive combination of speed, efficiency, comfort, and classic ramp presence. It's an excellent cross-country machine with the performance and handling that have made the Viking such a unique aircraft. This particular Super Viking has received substantial recent attention and investment. Interior, exterior, mechanical systems, and avionics have all been addressed, making this a very attractive opportunity for someone looking for a well-sorted aircraft. ✈️ RECENT UPGRADES & HIGHLIGHTS ✓ Beautiful new interior ✓ Excellent exterior paint ✓ Recent avionics upgrades ✓ Gear pump completely overhauled ✓ All new engine hoses ✓ All applicable ADs complied with ✓ Excellent compressions - all cylinders 74+ at the last annual ✓ Annual inspection current through October 2026 ✓ Powered by the highly regarded Lycoming IO-540-G1E5 ✓ Meticulously maintained and ready to fly A LOT OF THE EXPENSIVE WORK HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE. Rather than buying an aircraft that immediately needs paint, interior, avionics, hoses, gear-system work, or other major attention, this Viking has already benefited from significant recent investment. The result is an aircraft that looks great on the ramp, presents beautifully inside, and is ready to be enjoyed. Whether you're looking for a capable personal aircraft, a fast cross-country traveler, or simply want something with considerably more character than the typical production airplane, the Bellanca Super Viking checks a lot of boxes. FAST. DISTINCTIVE. BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED. READY TO FLY. Serious inquiries welcome. Additional aircraft times, avionics specifications, logbook information, photos, and other details available to qualified buyers. Features & Equipment: • Retractable landing gear • Constant-speed propeller • Wood wing structure with metal fuselage and fabric • Tail Strobe • Classic Bellanca handling and efficiency • Comfortable 4-seat configuration • Excellent climb performance
Modifications
Aircraft Details: • Airframe Time: 1,650.1 hours • Engine Time: 299.33 hours SMOH • Propeller: 1,072.4 SPOH • Year: 1970 Performance Specs: • Engine: 300 HP Lycoming IO-540-G1E5 • Cruise Speed: 170-175 mph • Range: 800-1,000 NM • Fuel Capacity: 80 gallons • Useful Load: ~1,000 lbs • Service Ceiling: 18,500 ft
Avionics
Avionics: • Dual Garmin GNS 430 w/ WAAS • 3 - Garmin GI 275 - AI, HIS, and EIS • Engineering Incorporated PMA 7000M-S Audio Panel • GTX 330ES • GSB-15 • ADS-B In/Out • Garmin Area 660 Removeable Panel Mount non-ifr
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Operating costs & specifications — Bellanca 17 31A Super Viking
Typical model-level figures for the Bellanca 17 31A Super Viking (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 426 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 165 kts · 190 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 980.0 / 835.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 17-31A Super Viking seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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