1973 Bellanca Viking 300A N373EB

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The article details the specifications for a 1973 Bellanca Viking 300A N373EB, with a listed used price of $59,000.
  • It is powered by a 300 hp Continental IO-520K engine, features retractable landing gear, and has a 4-person seating capacity with a useful load of 1140 lbs.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 174 knots at 75% power and a maximum range of 836 nautical miles at 55% power.
  • The aircraft boasts a service ceiling of 20,000 feet, a best rate of climb of 1210 fpm (SL), and a takeoff ground roll of 980 feet.
See a mistake? Contact us.

viking
Used price: $59,000
Engine make/model: Continental IO-520K
Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 300@2700@SL
Horsepower for takeoff: 300
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Propeller type/diameter: Hartzell CS
Landing gear type: Tri/Retr.
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3325
Gross weight (lbs.): 3325
Landing weight (lbs.): 3325
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2185
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1140
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 690
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 75
Oil capacity (qts.): 12
Wingspan: 34 ft. 2 in.
Overall length: 25 ft. 4 in.
Height: 7 ft. 4 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 161.6
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 20.6
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 11.1
Wheel base: 6 ft. 8 in.
Wheel track: 9 ft.
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 1
Cabin width (in.): 41
Cabin height (in.): 45
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 186
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 174
65% power: 165*
55% power: 152*
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm)**:
75% power: 696
65% power: 742
55% power: 836
Fuel consumption (calculated @.425 lbs./hp/hr. sfc)(gph):
75% power: 15.9
65% power: 13.8
55% power: 11.7
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): 5
Vs (kts.): 66
Vso (kts.): 61
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 1210
Best rate of climb, 8,000 ft. (fpm): 850*
Service ceiling (ft.): 20,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 980
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1200
Landing ground roll (ft.): 835
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1500
* estimated
** calculated
Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft, manufacturer’s specifications and model-specific flight manuals

Plane & Pilot

Plane + Pilot is general aviation’s only adventure-based magazine. From where to go, to how to get there, and everything in between, your next great adventure awaits.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get the latest Plane & Pilot Magazine stories delivered directly to your inbox

SUBSCRIBE