1972 American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA for sale

1972 American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$70,000
Location Morgantown, WV
Total Time 2,982 hrs
Engine SMOH 40 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 866-72
Reg # N68509
Cruise 110 kts (204 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

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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Vincent Russo
trade-a-plane.com
$70,000

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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,982 hours
Budget $135 for pre-purchase inspection

American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA — 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

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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

FAA registration data pending for N68509.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Morgantown, WV

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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

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