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N937471973 Bellanca 17-30A

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Apr 9, 2015.

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Feb 2013)2 ADs may apply

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Colorado Springs, CO
owner city / state
Engine
IO 520 SERIES · 285 hp
Cont Motor
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
2
substantial, 2013
ADs may apply
2
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Co-owners
City, state
Colorado Springs, CO
Certificate issued
Aug 7, 2012
Canceled
Apr 9, 2015
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Aug 7, 1973

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Bellanca
Model
17-30A
Year
1973
Serial number
73-30605
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
AD02AE

Engine

Make and model
Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Type
Reciprocating
Power
285 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2012 – 2015Co-ownersColorado Springs, CO
  2. 1947 – 1960Individual ownerNone, OK · different airframe: Ercoupe 415-C S/N 1070

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (2)

Accident · substantial damage

Feb 16, 2013 · Morris, IL

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
CEN13LA164

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CEN13LA164)

Accident · substantial damage

Apr 25, 1982 · Lucerne, CA

THE OWNER OF THE AIRCRAFT REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A GRADUAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE PLANE WAS LANDED ON A DIRT ROAD; HOWEVER, THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT ROOM TO STOP BEFORE REACHING THE END OF THE ROAD. THE OWNER REPORTED THAT HE SWERVED TO AVOID A DEAD END FENCE. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A NUT BACKED OFF OF A THROTTLE LINKAGE BOLT AT THE CARBURETOR ARM. THE BOLT FELL OUT AND THE ENGINE WENT…

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
LAX82DUG11

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX82DUG11)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (2)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2014-20-12FuselageNov 12, 2014Airframe (17-30A)
2009-16-03Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating…Sep 9, 2009Engine (IO 520 SERIES)Only with: SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies P/Ns SA52000-A1, SA52000-A20P, SA52000-A21P, SA52000-A22P, SA52000-A23P, SA55000-A1, or SA55000-A20P installed.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (0)

No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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