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1978 American Champion 17-30A Super VikingSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Troy, MI, USA

This 1978 Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking, registered as N9678E, is positioned as a turn-key, fast, and efficient cross-country traveler. Based at KVLL in Troy, Michigan, the airframe has a total time of 2,946 hours and is powered by a Continental IO-520-K engine producing 300 HP, with 1,259 hours since major overhaul. The three-blade McCauley constant speed propeller has 931 hours. The seller states the aircraft has no damage history, complete log books, has been meticulously maintained, and always hangared. A recent annual is due in July 2026, and the aircraft holds a current IFR certification.

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,197 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,946 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,259 hrs (TSMOH)
Prop 1 Time
931 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete log books
Inspection Status
Annual Due 07/2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN WAAS GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN WAAS GPS/NAV/COM

AP

Century IIB - IIB Autopilot with GPSS Steering

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel 4-Place Intercom

ADSB

L3 NGT-9000 Lynx - Transponder (ADS-B In/Out with traffic weather)

ADS-B In

L3 NGT-9000 Lynx - Transponder (ADS-B In/Out with traffic weather)

PFD

Aspen EFD 1000 Pro - EFD Glass PFD

Traffic

L3 NGT-9000 Lynx - Transponder (ADS-B In/Out with traffic weather)

Weather

L3 NGT-9000 Lynx - Transponder (ADS-B In/Out with traffic weather)

Additional Equipment

Autopilot Altitude Hold

S-Tec 60 - Altitude Hold and Vertical Speed

Exterior Lighting

Whelen Orion - LED Navigation and Strobe Lights (wings and tail)

Engine Heater

E-Z Heat - E-Z Engine System

Interior & Exterior

Paint Rating
8/10
Interior Notes
Updated, clean, and refreshed 4-seat leather interior. Dual yokes with New Pilot & Co-Pilot Push-to-Talk (PTT) switches. Electric trim. Large rear baggage door. Windows in good condition.
Exterior Notes
Matterhorn white with blue strips. Paint is in good condition 8/10.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-520-K
Engine Power
300 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 3-Blade Constant Speed

Asking Price

$84,450

Aircraft Location

Troy, MI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 7, 2026: $84,450(+$4,550) - trade-a-plane

Apr 16, 2026: $79,900 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Apr 16, 2026

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$84,450