1972 American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
PRICE DROP MUST GO! Great Low Time Plane TTAF 2982 Engine TTSMOH 40 Hrs. with fresh annual (11/25), full steam gauge stack with a Garmin 250XL GPS for a comm. New upgraded struts and aileron spades for extra fun!! Comes with full covers, Tow Bar and 2 Parachutes. All READY for Spring Flying.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vincent Russo
trade-a-plane.com
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$70,000
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Morgantown, WV | Mar 30, 2026 | 112 days | Active |
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About This American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA
This 1972 American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA (N68509) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,982 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 CITABRIA 7ECA aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $24,000 to $98,750. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $70,000.
The CITABRIA 7ECA 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 7ECA — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N68509.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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