1966 American Champion 7ECA Citabria
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Bellance Citabria 7ECA aerobatic tailwheel airplane with low total times. Engine Lycoming O-235-C2C using 22 litres/Hr with a 7hr endurance, Recent top end overhaul with new impulse Mag and harness. Airframe in great condition and meticulously maintained with lots of recent work carried out including extensive main landing gear and tail wheel overhaul, summer 2024. A number of upgrades, LED landing light, electric T&S to replace Venturi system. Perfect tailwheel trainer, hour builder, lightly aerobatic or general grass strip fun flying. Fresh ARC June 2026, She is ready to go, and we will include tail wheel training if required. Contact Ben for more information - +44 7736 250201 Perfect tailwheel trainer, or hour builder with low engine times. Fully serviced and ready to fly.
Interior
New panel with new engine gauges. Trig TY91 transceiver 8.33 kHz spaced Trig TT21 transponder
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Invicta Aero Club
planecheck.com
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$53,749 *
£ 40,000
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United Kingdom | May 03, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This American Champion 7ECA Citabria
This 1966 American Champion 7ECA Citabria (G-BSLW) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 4,250 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 7ECA Citabria aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,749 to $53,749. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $53,749.
The 7ECA Citabria 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 7ECA Citabria — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-BSLW) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
United Kingdom
GB
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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