1969 American Champion Citabria 7-Eca
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
This Low TT (2110hrs) aircraft had been owned and hangered for the last 30+ years! Extremely fun aerobatic airplane (+5G/-2G) and inexpensive to operate. The Lycoming O-235-C1 is rated for 115HP at takeoff power. This engine + the 7ECA platform gives the highest useful load for the Citabria series. (~ 500lbs for this aircraft). The radio is an ICOM IC A220 with digital simplicity and standby operation. The aircraft also has a digital small form factor Terra transponder with mode S. A STITS fabric recover was done back in the 1980s. Wooden Spars. No ADS-B out. Exterior paint detailing just completed. Last annual inspection was Aug 2025.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Joseph Curcio
trade-a-plane.com
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$49,900
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Granite Bay, CA | May 05, 2026 | 73 days | Active |
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About This American Champion Citabria 7-Eca
This 1969 American Champion Citabria 7-Eca (N5092X) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,110 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 $49,900.
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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5092X.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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