N9578E - Bellanca 17-31ATC Aircraft Registration

BL17

BELLANCA 17-31ATC

Aircraft Description

N9578E is a Bellanca 17-31ATC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Norton Tim C in Danville, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 12, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on November 19, 2021. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N9578E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD521D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9578E was last updated on June 23, 2023. 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 17-31ATC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9578E. 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
Manufacturer
BELLANCA
Model
17-31ATC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BL1717 Viking
Cruise Speed
169 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 12, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 19, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
NORTON TIM C
Address
944 MAIN ST
City
DANVILLE
State / Zip Code
Virginia24541-1810
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53251035
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD521D

Additional Details

Registration
N9578E
Serial Number
76-31130
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00304450

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC