N4038B - 1976 Bellanca 17-30A Aircraft Registration

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1976 BELLANCA 17-30A

Aircraft Description

N4038B is a 1976 Bellanca 17-30A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harris James Thomas in Churubusco, IN. The registration certificate was issued on December 1, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N4038B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4BB38 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4038B was last updated on December 1, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Bell, a Textron company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of rotorcraft. From the iconic Bell 206 JetRanger to the Bell 505 and 525, Bell helicopters serve civil, military, and commercial helicopter markets worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 2,990 Bellanca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 17-30A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4038B. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1976
Manufacturer
BELLANCA
Model
17-30A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BL1717 Viking
Cruise Speed
142 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 1, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
HARRIS JAMES THOMAS
Address
18810 FOGEL RD
City
CHURUBUSCO
State / Zip Code
Indiana46723-9261
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51135470
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4BB38

Additional Details

Registration
N4038B
Serial Number
76-30822
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 1, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00151104

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC