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1989 American Champion 17-30A VikingSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • FL, USA

This 1989 Bellanca 17-30A Viking, registered as N266BN, presents as a low-time, well-appointed example with 1,335 total hours on both the airframe and its Teledyne Continental IO-520K engine. The aircraft has just received a fresh annual inspection in June 2025 with full AD compliance, which is valid until July 2026. A significant maintenance highlight is the engine's major service performed by Mattituck, with only 310 hours since that work, and it includes a 25-hour/thirty-day limited warranty with the sale. An important exhaust system upgrade has been installed per an Airworthiness Directive, which eliminates 50-hour repetitive...

Year
1989
Make
American Champion
Series
17-30A
Model
17-30A Viking
Tail #
N266BN
Serial #
89-301001

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational, Utility
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,058 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,335 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,335 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
310 hrs
Logbook Status
All Log Books and records are present since new
Inspection Status
A fresh annual inspection with full A.D. compliance was completed June 2025 and will be due July 2026 - ELT Battery updated and due again 2030. 266BN has been predominantly Bellanca Service Center maintained since new. All Log Books and records are present since new.

Avionics

GPS

Northstar M3 - GPS Navigation System, Moving Map

Comms

King KY 197A - KY (TSO) COM, KX (TSO) NAV/COM, (TSO) NAV/COM/ with 2nd Glide Slope, Transponder (TSO), ADF

AP

S-TEC Systems 60-2 - S-TEC Full Function With Flight Director, Altitude Hold, Vertical Speed Select, NAV Back Course Glideslope Integrated with KCS HSI KI Indicator and secondary VOR LOC Glideslope Automatic Self Trim Addition To Control Wheel Mounted Electric Trim Autopilot Disengage Button (Control Wheel) STEC Horizon with Flight Director

Audio

King KMA 24 - KMA (TSO) Audio Panel, PS Intercom System (Recent New) Push to talk Pilot yoke

navigation

Bendix King KNS-80 - Integrated IFR Certified Navigation System RNAV-VOR-DME Glide Slope Coupled to KCS HSI with HSI Indicator, (TSO) Nav/Com/ with 2nd Glide Slope, ADF, KI Loc/Glidescope Receiver Dual Glidescopes, Map, GPS Navigation System

ADSB

Garmin GDL-82 - ADS-B OUT with GA GPS antenna

PFD

STEC ST-361 - STEC Steering Horizon with Flight Director

Transponder

King KT76A - Transponder (TSO)

Additional Equipment

Fuel Management System

Shadin AMS - AMS Fuel Management System

Digital Timer

Davtrom - Digital Timer

Exhaust System

Exhaust system upgrade option has been installed per A.D. - Eliminates 50 Hour repetitive inspections

Long Range Fuel System

Long Range Fuel System 84 Gallons (75 certified usable)

Cabin Door Seal

Pneumatic Pressure Cabin Door Seal

External Power

External Power Receptacle

Ski Tube

Tow Bar

New upgrade Tow Bar

Long Range Fuel

Long Range Fuel System 84 Gallons (75 certified usable)

Interior

Leather Interior, Tinted Plexiglass and Windscreen (factory original), Reclining Seats, 4 headrest, Cargo Net upgrade, Interior Chrome and polished hardware appointmant upgrade per last Super Vikings manufactured, Pilot vent window includes the additional direct air inlet accessory (for ground operations), New Leather EL-60 - Wool carpet to original new specification including top mats, New Foam and materials in compliance with FAA requirements (Flamatory Certificate included Test number V16 4481)

ELT

June 2025 Fresh ELT update/battery - Due again 2030

Moving Map

Argus 5000 - Moving Map

Navigation System

Bendix King KNS-80 - Integrated IFR Certified Navigation System RNAV-VOR-DME Glide Slope Coupled to KCS HSI with HSI Indicator GPS-VOR Transfer Switch to HSI

Transponder

King KT76A - Transponder (TSO)

ADF

King KR86 - ADF

Loc/Glidescope Receiver

King KI 209 - KI Loc/Glidescope Receiver Dual Glidescopes

External Power Receptacle

Timer

Davtrom

Interior Features

Pneumatic Pressure Cabin Door Seal, Tinted Plexiglass, Reclining Seats, 4 Headrest, Cargo Net upgrade, Interior Chrome and polished hardware appointment upgrade, Pilot vent window includes the additional direct air inlet accessory (for ground operations), New Leather EL-60 - Wool carpet to original new specification including top mats, new Foam and materials in compliance with FAA requirements

Exterior Features

Dual Brakes, Ski Tube, Long Range Fuel, 3 Blade Propeller, New upgrade Tow Bar, External Power Receptacle

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
9/10
Interior Year
1989
Paint Rating
9/10
Paint Year
1989
Interior Notes
Leather Interior, Tinted Plexiglass and Windscreen (factory original), Interior Chrome and polished hardware appointment upgrade per last Super Vikings manufactured, Pilot vent window includes the additional direct air inlet accessory (for ground operations), Presents as still like new including all small detail appointments, interior atmosphere and scent, New Leather EL-60 - Wool carpet to original new specification including top mats and all Foam and materials in compliance with FAA requirements (Flammatory Certificate included Test number V16 4481), The interior was duplicated per the Factory Blue Print drawing that had been designed for the next new Super Viking that was going to be produced
Exterior Notes
Optional Factory Paint Scheme (Original), Shows very little use or wear since new, no cracks or blemishes, Always properly hangared, New Mexico based for 10 years by collector

Engine & Propeller

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

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Aircraft Location

FL, USA

Listing Details

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