1966 American Champion Citabria 7-Eca for sale

1966 American Champion Citabria 7-Eca

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$48,000
Location Cody, WY
Total Time 3,025 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,644 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 244
Reg # N8306V
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Intercom 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

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$48,000

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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,025 hours
Budget $98 for pre-purchase inspection

American Champion Citabria 7-Eca — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Max Speed
104 kts (193 km/h)
Range
595 nm (1,102 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
1,750 lbs (794 kg)
Useful Load
550 lbs (249 kg)
Horsepower
115 HP
Fuel Burn
6.5 GPH (25 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AMERICAN CHAMPION Citabria 7-Eca

Fuel Burn
6.5 GPH
~$42/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AMERICAN CHAMPION Citabria 7-Eca. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8306V.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Cody, WY

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Title 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.

We'll check N8306V against the NTSB accident database.

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