1969 American Champion Citabria 7KCAB
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Radio and transponder work but are old. 430 and 330 can be purchased and installed for $3,500.
Description
69 7KCAB Inverted oil system, Wooden spar, complete logs, 3,669TT, 843TSMOH, 833prop. Great plane, no issues, uses no oil, good compressions, always hangared, new fuel tank, new brakes, new battery. Fabric is in good shape and paint looks good but is not perfect 7/10. Interior is 9.5/10. Older radio and transponder work but do have Gramin 430 radio/Nav and Garmin 330 transponder that could go with sale. Has ADSB with wingtip strobe. Only selling to buy a Stearman. Would consider trades for Stearman (plus cash).
Engine
IO-320-E2A 150hp Inverted oil system. Good compressions, doesn't burn or leak any oil. Runs great. Screw on oil filter.
Propeller
Wooden spar in good condition. No issues. Flies straight.
Interior
Looks great! No tears or issues at all.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jason Barnes
trade-a-plane.com
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$69,500
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Macon, GA | Jun 02, 2026 | 45 days | Active | |
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Jason Barnes
barnstormers.com
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$69,500
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Macon, GA | Jun 17, 2026 | 30 days | Active |
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About This American Champion Citabria 7KCAB
This 1969 American Champion Citabria 7KCAB (N5180X) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,669 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 Citabria 7KCAB aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,900 to $94,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $69,500.
The Citabria 7KCAB 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 Citabria 7KCAB — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5180X.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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