1976 American Champion Viking 17-31ASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Henderson, NV, USA
This 1976 Bellanca Super Viking 17-31A, registration N9781E, is being offered for sale by its owner of 44 years. The aircraft is priced at $105,000, which the seller notes is below an August 2025 VREF aircraft-only appraisal of $175,000, and the total time on the airframe is 2,720 hours. The seller reports absolutely no damage history and full paper and digital logbooks. The airframe was completely re-covered and repainted by Weber Aero in 1986 and has been hangared at KENW (Kenosha Regional Airport) since that time. The fabric is described as being in good condition with some paint hangar rash, which the seller states is accounted for in...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Seats (Stock)
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,720 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 588 hrs (TSMO)
- Logbook Status
- Full logbooks available (paper and digital)
- Inspection Status
- Annual due 9/30/2026; annuals performed at Weber Aero at KAXN
Avionics
PFD
Aspen 1000 Pro Max - with EA100 Century IIB interface
GPS
Avidyne IFD-550
EMS
JPI EDM-930
Audio
PS Engineering PAR200B - PS with Trig radio
Comms
Trig - radio (part of PAR200B)
AP
Century II - Original II autopilot is disconnected; not functional. The overhauled unit is available for installation
Weather
Ryan WX-1000 - Original Stormscope
ADSB
Lynx NGT-9000+
ADS-B In
Lynx NGT-9000+ - with ADS-B In capabilities
Additional Equipment
Altitude Encoder
Trans-Cal SSD120-35C-RS232 - encoder
Auxiliary Instruments
RC Allen Mini6 - RC for Aspen redundancy
Nav Display
Bendix King KNS80 - Used RNAV and CDI for GPS redundancy
Fuel Totalizer
Shadin Miniflo - Original fuel totalizer for JPI redundancy
Ignition
Surefly - electronic ignition
Voltage Regulator
Zeftronics R15V0N - Voltage Regulator
Auxiliary Power
TCW - TCW backup battery (337 approval required)
USB Charging
Garmin GSB-15 - Two USB charging units
Communication
Pilot and copilot push to talk switches
Antennas
AV-74 - ADS-B In/Out antenna, GPS antennas, DME transponder antenna
Panel Lighting
NuLite - LED panel lighting, DL Control post lights replaced with LEDs
Emergency Locator
ACK - ACK 406 MHz ELT
Gear System
Pullable gear motor breaker
Heating System
Tanis - Installed the cabin heater extension
Wiring
Coax run for future transponder diversity
Seat Harness
3-point front seat harnesses (needs 337 approval)
Batteries
Concorde RG-35AXC - Backup battery (2022)
Life Rafts
DeckVest VITO - Two harness open-ocean life one OC automatic open-ocean life jacket
CO Detector
Sensorcon AV8 Inspector Pro - aviation carbon monoxide monitor
Lights
WAT Prometheus Gen3 - WAT taxi and landing lights
Battery Charger
BatteryMINDer 128CEC2-AA-S5 - with second connector
Emergency Beacon
ACR ResQLink - ACR personal locator beacon
Fuel Sender
CIES - Replaced original auxiliary fuel tank sender with new JPI-compatible CIES unit
Ignition Switch
Electroair - Replaced keyed ignition switch with vertical push-button and hidden kill switches
Switches
Replaced master switch with separate LED rocker master and alternator switches
Covers
Bruces Custom Covers - Spoiler wing cowl cover, and interior window shades
ELT
ACK - ACK 406 MHz ELT
Oil System
Walker AirSep - Updated engine
Door Seal
Manual inflatable door seal
Ski Tube
Survival Equipment
iPad - Two mounts, WAT
Headsets
Pilot USA PA-1771T - Used USA and ANR aviation headsets
Tug
Used electric aircraft tug
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Year
- 1986
- Exterior Notes
- Completely re-covered and repainted by Weber Aero in 1986. Fabric in good condition but has some paint hangar rash (accounted for in VREF appraisal)
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- IO-540-K1A5
- Engine Power
- 300 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell 3-Blade CS
Asking Price
$105,000
Aircraft Location
Henderson, NV, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 6, 2026: $105,000 - barnstormers
Jul 4, 2026: $105,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$105,000
Aircraft Location
Henderson, NV, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 6, 2026: $105,000 - barnstormers
Jul 4, 2026: $105,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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