1969 American Champion 7-ECA CITABRIA
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
Very Nice Citabria 7 ECA, 2115 TTSN, Engine O-235-C1 50hr TSO, Compression Cyl #1-78, #2-76, #3-75, #4-75, New Radio Garmin GTR205, New ELT, Seats Re-upholstered, Fresh Annual as of Feb 2026 Plane is in great shape, has been hangared its whole life and it shows, Fabric is in great shape, interior is original with new seat upholstery, Very Clean plane. -2315 TT -O-235-C1, 50hr TSO Installed in 2013 -Fresh annual Feb 2026 -New Seat Upholstery -New Radio Garmin GTR 205 2025 -New ACK E-04 ELT, 2025
Engine
Continental O-235-C1 (50-hour TSO, installed 2013) Fresh Annual - February 2026
Interior
New Seat Upholstery
Inspection
Fresh Annual as of Feb 2026 Plane
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seth O'Brien
controlleremea.co.uk
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$76,283 *
GBP £56,674
|
Langley, BC, Canada | Apr 02, 2026 | 109 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This American Champion 7-ECA CITABRIA
This 1969 American Champion 7-ECA CITABRIA is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,315 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 7-ECA CITABRIA aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $59,000 to $76,283. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $76,283.
The 7-ECA CITABRIA 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-ECA CITABRIA — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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