Bellanca 17-31A
70 Bellanca 17-31A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1978. Most are registered in TX, MO and CA.
- Registered today
- 70
- Years built
- 1969–1978
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply1 AD matches the Bellanca 17-31A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2014-20-12FuselageNov 12, 2014
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Bellanca 17-31A
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 19
- Destroyed
- 8
- Substantial damage
- 10
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bellanca 17-31A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bellanca 17-31A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 30, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Maurice, IAN14723
- Oct 16, 2016Substantial damage · serious injuries · Mc Alester, OKN93668
- Mar 24, 2015Destroyed · none injuries · Siler City, NCN93715
- Aug 10, 2002Substantial damage · minor injuries · Gainesboro, TNN39835
- Apr 13, 2001Substantial damage · minor injuries · Hobbs, NMN93737
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19957 reports on Bellanca 17-31A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- air door1
- alt air door1
- collar1
- control cable1
- hinge1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1969 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | |
| 1971 | 7 | |
| 1972 | 10 | |
| 1973 | 12 | |
| 1974 | 11 | |
| 1975 | 3 | |
| 1976 | 3 | |
| 1977 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 15 |
Buyer checklist
1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Bellanca 17-31A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 19 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bellanca 17-31A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 7 service difficulty reports on Bellanca 17-31A airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 169 mph
17-31A aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10DE | — | Raleigh, NC | Jun 13, 2016 |
| N123AL | 1973 | Plainview, TX | Mar 11, 2014 |
| N123BS | 1970 | Swanton, VT | Feb 19, 1997 |
| N1275R | 1971 | Dumas, TX | Apr 6, 1993 |
| N145B | 1973 | Checotah, OK | Jun 13, 2024 |
| N14702 | 1973 | Kansas City, MO | Apr 26, 2023 |
| N14718 | 1974 | Platte, SD | Mar 18, 2009 |
| N14734 | 1974 | Grand Junction, CO | Jul 23, 2014 |
| N14746 | — | Glens Falls, NY | Sep 26, 2016 |
| N14758 | 1974 | Ruidoso, NM | Feb 6, 2024 |
| N14SF | 1973 | East Prairie, MO | Oct 8, 2025 |
| N318S | — | Columbia, MS | Sep 14, 2021 |
| N39811 | — | Hollister, MO | Apr 4, 2018 |
| N39829 | 1972 | Kensington, MN | Mar 13, 2014 |
| N39851 | 1972 | Sedalia, MO | Nov 30, 2017 |
| N39895 | 1973 | Mansfield, TX | Aug 20, 2025 |
| N39909 | 1973 | Michelstadt | Nov 14, 2022 |
| N4033B | — | Pueblo, CO | Jan 26, 2021 |
| N4055B | 1974 | York, NE | Oct 22, 2008 |
| N4080B | 1974 | Whitinsville, MA | May 28, 2024 |
| N4081B | 1975 | Cedar Rapids, IA | May 17, 2004 |
| N4113B | 1974 | Columbia, MD | Jul 30, 1991 |
| N4141B | 1975 | Wills Point, TX | Sep 23, 2016 |
| N4151B | 1974 | Sorento, IL | Aug 25, 2014 |
| N4205B | 1974 | Sikes, LA | Apr 21, 2022 |