1974 American Champion 7ECA for sale

1974 American Champion 7ECA

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$74,900
Location Howell, MI
Total Time 2,536 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,063 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 1052-74
Reg # N88319
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
ICAO Type CH7A
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin G5 GTX327 JPI fuel aera 660

Description

Beautiful and fun 1974 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA, N88319. $74,900. TAT:2536.37, SMOH:1063.87, SPOH:490.27. FRESH ANNUAL MAY 2026 Wood spars inspected and maintained well. Notable orange paint scheme and good skin condition. Many upgrades in the last 5 years including: Casper Oil filter adapter, VGs installed, JPI fuel flow system, Garmin GTX327 transponder, Garmin G5 and new LED landing light. UAvionix Sky Beacon ADS -B out. Many extras including spare tundra tires, battery tender, Garmin GD50, Garmin aera 660, AKG headset, intake plugs, and aileron spades. Great tail wheel trainer and light aerobatic starter plane that is fully ready to go, well maintained, and FUN to fly! Logs are complete and digital copy available upon request. For inquiries regarding maintenance and log books, contact Anna at the maintenance facility office number:; for all other purchase inquiries contact the owner Don via the cell phone number:

Engine

37, SMOH

Exterior

scheme and good skin condition

Inspection

Annual May 2025

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

Price Comparison

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$74,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This American Champion 7ECA

This 1974 American Champion 7ECA (N88319) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,536 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 7ECA aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $68,000 to $79,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $74,900.

The 7ECA 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,536 hours
Budget $98 for pre-purchase inspection

American Champion 7ECA — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Max Speed
104 kts (193 km/h)
Range
595 nm (1,102 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
1,750 lbs (794 kg)
Useful Load
550 lbs (249 kg)
Horsepower
115 HP
Fuel Burn
6.5 GPH (25 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AMERICAN CHAMPION 7ECA

Fuel Burn
6.5 GPH
~$42/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AMERICAN CHAMPION 7ECA. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N88319.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Howell, MI

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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