1969 American Champion 7-ECA (PRE 1995)
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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BTHDescription
Reliable, well-cared for, steadily flying Citabria ready for new home. Great time builder, accessible tailwheel and intro aerobatics for very low operating costs! Burns 6gph, 36 gallon tanks outlast your bladder, 628lb useful load. Two Garmin G5s GNC355, IFR certified, practice those approaches and be safer at night and in marginal weather. Engine: 118hp Lycoming O-235 TOTAL time 4850 TSTOH: 450 (in 2020, with new Lycoming factory cylinders) TSBOH: 1153 TSMOH: 1743 Propeller, 450 SOH IFR capable with 2 Garmin G5's, Garmin GNC355 GPS NAV/COM, Stratus ADSB OUT/IN transponder New ACA Metal wings 2009, ACA Aileron Spades Gross weight increase to 1750 lbs New fabric paint on horizontal stabilizer, rudder elevator New belly fabric paint 2020 (along with new cables pulleys) Rest of fuselage fabric done in 1990, good condition structurally, could use repainting New folding rear ACA seat In last 400 hours, new alternator, electronic ignition, main electrical harness, carburetor. New SBJ-16 lightweight battery Wing strut fairings Regularly flown, all cylinders 78/80 or better last annual May 2025
Engine
Lycoming O-235, 118hp TTSN: 4850 TSTOH: 450 (in 2020, with new Lycoming factory cylinders) TSBOH: 1153 TSMOH: 1743 Propeller, 450 SOH
Interior
New folding rear ACA seat Hooker harnesses Belly, fuselage/empennage top and tail surfaces good recent paint, shows well. Fuselage side panels fabric paint done in 1990, showing fade. Good condition, due for cosmetic refresh.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sean McGrew
trade-a-plane.com
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$69,699
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Rock Hill, SC | Apr 21, 2026 | 87 days | Active |
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About This American Champion 7-ECA (PRE 1995)
This 1969 American Champion 7-ECA (PRE 1995) (N7505F) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 4,850 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 7-ECA (PRE 1995) aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $49,500 to $69,699. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $69,699.
The 7-ECA (PRE 1995) 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 (PRE 1995) — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N7505F.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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