1966 American Champion 7-GCBC
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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N9698S - 1966 American Champion 7-GCBC. This classic Champion is a Recover / Paint project!
Engine
Engine: 900 SMOH – Lycoming O-320 – 150 HP Prop: 900 SMOH
Interior
7 / 10 Colors: Dark Red Material: Vinyl Fabric
Exterior
6 / 10 – Fuselage 10 / 10 - Wings – Inspected / Rebuilt / Recovered / New Paint - 2019 New Wing Control Cables - 2019 Colors: Dark Red / White Paint Scheme: Factory Citabria
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maule Air Texas
trade-a-plane.com
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$49,900
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WI USA | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This American Champion 7-GCBC
This 1966 American Champion 7-GCBC (N9698S) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,300 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 7-GCBC aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $49,900 to $110,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $49,900.
The 7-GCBC cruises at 110 kts (204 km/h) with a range of 480 nm (889 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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American Champion 7-GCBC — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N9698S.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
WI USA
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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