1974 American Champion Scout
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
BIG PRICE DROP! 1974 Bellanca Scout, Very good condition, totally rebuilt in 2007 then new wings with metal spars and struts were installed in 2012. 180 hp, fixed pitch prop, excellent performance. Nice glass and paint, spades. Garmin 250 COMM/GPS, 850's in good shape. No damage history. Recent mx includes all new fuel and oil hoses in engine compartment. Recent Alternator and regulator, Tailwheel rebuilt. New Elt Batteries. All new brake lines. Installed all new seals in master Cyls. All ADs and SLs up to date. This is a very good Scout ready for work or play. Priced aggressively at 135,000 OBO Contact: Estes Aviation;
Engine
Engine Total Time: 982 Hours
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Estes Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$135,000
$144,000
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Vicksburg, MS | Mar 20, 2026 | 127 days | Active |
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About This American Champion Scout
This 1974 American Champion Scout (N86854) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 982 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 Scout aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $135,000 to $148,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $135,000.
The Scout cruises at 113 kts (209 km/h) with a range of 938 nm (1,737 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,000 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 Scout — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N86854.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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