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American Champion AircraftSingle-engine piston · Germany

1974 American Champion 7GCBC Explorer Bush Wheels

Price
€87,500 ≈ $97,895
Year
1974
Total time
5,360 hours
Location
Germany

Specifications

General

Annual / ARC
ARC valid until October 2027
Home Base
EDWF, Northern Germany

Airframe

Total time
5,360 hours

Description

Last 100-Hour Inspection
September 2026
Engine
Lycoming O-320-A2D
Propeller
Sensenich 74DM-6-S8-1-56

Description

The Citabria 7GCBC is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and enjoyable certified tailwheel aircraft ever built. Combining excellent STOL capability, comfortable cross-country performance and full basic aerobatic certification, it delivers a flying experience that very few aircraft can match.

Unlike more specialised bush or aerobatic aircraft, the 7GCBC successfully combines all disciplines in one exceptionally capable platform. Whether operating from short grass strips, exploring remote airfields, flying cross-country or simply enjoying classic stick-and-rudder flying, the Citabria feels equally at home.

Powered by the proven 150 HP Lycoming O-320-A2D, the aircraft cruises comfortably at approximately 100 KTAS while maintaining excellent short-field performance. With full flaps, stall speed is below 40 knots, making the aircraft exceptionally forgiving and confidence inspiring.

Airplane time state

• 150 HP

• 725 hours since Zero Time Overhaul

• Overhauled by SCAN Aviation in 2012

• Recommended TBO: 2,000 hours

• Proven Lycoming reliability with worldwide parts availability

• Excellent engine condition

• 725 hours since overhaul

• Recommended TBO: 2,000 hours

• Smooth-running fixed-pitch propeller

Interior

The cockpit features a tasteful dark anthracite leather interior, complemented by a light grey instrument panel and black interior trim panels.

The interior presents in clean, well-maintained condition (8/10) while preserving the aircraft's classic character and practical functionality.

Exterior

Classic Citabria appearance in well-maintained condition. High gloss polished and with ceramic coating.

• Grey tinted windshield

• Grey tinted skylight

• Scott 3200 tailwheel

• Bushwheel tyres

• Excellent all-round visibility

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