7GCAA

Seats: 2 2
Power: 150 hp112 kW
Cruise: 109 kt201 km/h
US register: 116 aircraft116 aircraft

About the 7GCAA

The Bellanca 7GCAA is an American fixed-wing aircraft configured with a single piston engine and tandem seating for two occupants. It functions as a type-certificated category machine tailored for flight training, personal flying, and utility tasks, offering robust structural strength capable of handling aerobatic maneuvers.

Initially developed by Champion Aircraft Corporation as a derivative of earlier Aeronca designs, the aircraft later transferred to the Bellanca Aircraft Corporation before eventually reaching American Champion Aircraft. Distinctive exterior characteristics include squared-off control surfaces and a fabric-covered welded metal frame utilizing a traditional tailwheel landing gear arrangement, making it a familiar sight for glider towing and flight instruction.

Engines fitted

115 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Lycoming O-320	180 hp	112
Lycoming O-235	115 hp	2
Lycoming IO-320	150 hp	1

Specifications

7GCAA Citabria · Lycoming O-320-A2B

Dimensions

Length: 22 ft 0 in 6.71 m6.71 m 22 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 33 ft 0 in 10.06 m10.06 m 33 ft 0 in
Wing area: 165 sq ft 15.3 m²15.3 m² 165 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 1,037 lb 470 kg470 kg 1,037 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,650 lb 748 kg748 kg 1,650 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 109 kt 201 km/h201 km/h 109 kt
Max speed: 113 kt 209 km/h209 km/h 113 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 141 kt 261 km/h261 km/h 141 kt
Stall speed: 43 kt 80 km/h80 km/h 43 kt
Range: 467 nm 864 km864 km 467 nm
Service ceiling: 17,000 ft 5,182 m5,182 m 17,000 ft
Rate of climb: 1,120 ft/min 5.7 m/s5.7 m/s 1,120 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Lycoming O-320-A2B
Engine power: 150 hp 112 kW112 kW 150 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

Manufacturer: Bellanca
Country: United States
On the US register: 116
Registered in: United States, Canada
Official website: aviabellancainc.com

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7GCAA running costs

$219 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$6,191	$7,954	$9,229
Oil	$144	$180	$234
Engine overhaul reserve	$2,167	$2,667	$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$1,022	$1,332	$1,643

Total	$15,024	$21,933	$30,039
Per hour	$150	$219	$300