1970 American Champion Citabria 7-Kcab for sale

1970 American Champion Citabria 7-Kcab

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$59,950
Location CA
Total Time 2,365 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 236-70
Reg # N7589F
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 110 kts (204 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

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Description

American Aircraft Sales Co. Tel: 925-449-5151Cell: 510-783-2711550 Airway Blvd.Livermore, CA 94551All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice AirframeHours since Factory New Engines Loc. Make Model Serial# SMOH C Lycoming 0-320-E2A L-4554-55A 537 Overhualed by Textron Lycoming on 4/10/1995 Props Loc. Make Model Serial# TSOH C McCaulley 1C172/AGM7254 E17030 419

Engine

Lycoming 0-320-E2A

Interior

Gray Fabric Seats with Red Sidewall Panels

Exterior

All Over White with Red Trim Recovered in 1995 with Stits Poly Fiber Fabric

Inspection

Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load 464 Lbs. VFR CERT. 08-30-2023 Annual Inspection 05-19-2025

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Listing Source
aso.com
$59,950
American Aircraft Sales
globalplanesearch.com
$59,950

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About This American Champion Citabria 7-Kcab

This 1970 American Champion Citabria 7-Kcab (N7589F) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,365 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $59,950.

The Citabria 7-Kcab 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.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (AERIAL ADVERTISING SERVICES)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,365 hours
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American Champion Citabria 7-Kcab — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
110 kts (204 km/h)
Range
480 nm (889 km)
Ceiling
15,500 ft (4,724 m)
Useful Load
550 lbs (249 kg)
Horsepower
160 HP
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AMERICAN CHAMPION Citabria

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AMERICAN CHAMPION Citabria. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

AERIAL ADVERTISING SERVICES

Registration Address

LIVERMORE, CA

Certificate Issued

2025-12-01

Airworthiness

1970-01-15

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N7589F.

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