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1997 American Champion 7GCBC
Description

1997 American Champion 7GCBC Citabria Aurora — the best way to actually learn to fly. Aerobatic, tail-wheel, fabric, and fun. This one is exceptionally clean and honest. AIRFRAME: 1,842 TTAF. Always hangared. Original fabric in excellent condition — last fabric inspection at annual (March 2026), no issues found, no repairs. Zero damage history on the airframe. All control cables measured within limits. Tail wheel inspected serviceable every annual. ENGINE: Lycoming O-320-B2B, 150hp. 312 SMOH (Ly-Con Aircraft Engines, 2014). Strong compressions at last annual: 76/74/77/75 (all /80). Oil analysis clean — no metals. This engine has at least 700hrs before next major. PROP: Sensenich W74CK-2-60. Overhauled April 2023 at Aircraft Propeller Service — dye pen inspection, minor blend, new spinner. 199 hours since overhaul. AVIONICS: Simple and appropriate for the mission — Garmin Aera 660 portable GPS, Icom A210 VHF comm, Narco AT150 transponder w/ Mode C, 406MHz ELT. Everything works. WHY THIS AIRPLANE: A Citabria with low time on an overhauled engine is increasingly rare. This one has been maintained by the same IA for 10 years, all records are present and complete, and it flies exactly as it should. It will make you a better pilot. Upset recovery training, spin training, basic aerobatics, cross-country — it does it all. Ideal for flight schools, tailwheel endorsements, or the private owner who wants real flying. Logbooks available for inspection. Pre-buy welcome at KASH.

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin Aera 660 Portable GPS, Icom A210 VHF Comm, Narco AT150 Transponder w/ Mode C, ACK E-04 406MHz ELT

Logbooks
PDF scans of physical logbooks.
1997 American Champion 7GCBC
400KB · Nashua, NH (KASH)
$52,000
MakeAmerican Champion
Model7GCBC
Year1,997
Registration400KB
LocationNashua, NH (KASH)
Total Airframe Time1,842hrs
Time Since New (TTSN)1,842hrs
Time Since Overhaul (SMOH)312hrs
Prop Time312hrs
Contact Seller
Email Seller603-555-0147
Listed May 18, 2026
Aircraft Intelligence ReportN400KB