1966 American Champion Citabria 7-Eca
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRIntercom I have used a handheld radio for 28 years in this airplane. There is no radio in the airplane. Most buyers will want to install avionics of their preference.
Description
1966 CITABRIA 7ECA $48,000 FOR SALE TTAF 3025 ENG TT 2802 SMOH 1644 Lycoming 0-235, Great gentle taildragger with No-bounce gear, relatively inexpensive to own and operate, owned and hangered 28 years in Wyoming, fresh Annual 6/26, all logs and AD's, useful load 556 lb, last cover 1999, prop balanced 2000, new battery 2023, Vortex generators, 5-point Hooker harness, remote Air Wolf oil filter, Scott 3200 tailwheel. Owner Richard Jones, Cody, WY
Engine
Lycoming 0235-C Air Wolf remote oil filter McCauley prop 1C90
Propeller
Heal brakes 5-point Hooker Harness Vortex generators It has been in a closed hangar for the 28 years that I have owned it. The previous owner also worked out of a hangar.
Interior
Interior 7 Exterior 6
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$48,000
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Cody, WY | Jun 18, 2026 | 29 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This American Champion Citabria 7-Eca
This 1966 American Champion Citabria 7-Eca (N8306V) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,025 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 Citabria 7-Eca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $48,000 to $69,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $48,000.
The Citabria 7-Eca cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 595 nm (1,102 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 6.5 GPH (25 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $40/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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American Champion Citabria 7-Eca — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8306V.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N8306V against the NTSB accident database.