1975 American Champion Scout
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
1975/2014 Bellanca 8GCBC Scout 3253 Hrs TT. Lycoming O-360-C2E Engine (180 HP) and McCauley Fixed Pitch Prop Both 191 Hrs TT since OH. 817 Lbs. Useful Load. Aircraft Completely Rebuilt in 2014 at 3062 Hrs. TT after damaged in windstorm. All New Rainbow Wood Spars and Fuselage Stringers, Ceconite Fabric, Engine OH and Prop OH at Time of Rebuild. Split Door, Heel Brakes, 8.50x6 Tires. Challenger Oil Filter. Hooker Harness Seatbelts. Full Metal Belly for easy access and maintenance. AV30-C, Icom IC-A200 Comm, UAvionix TailBeacon ADSB out. All Aircraft Electrical Completely Rewired at last Annual 5-2025. New Tanis Heater 2024, New Bruce Custom Cowl Cover 2024, New Voltage Regulator 2024, New Audio Jacks and ELT 2024, New LED Nav and Strobe Lights 2024. New USB-USBc outlet 2023. New AV30-C/UAvionix TailBeacon installed 2023. Aircraft meticulously maintained in heated hangar at KSBM Wisconsin. Paint and Interior 9/10.
Engine
Lycoming 0-360-C2E 180HP 191 Hrs SOH McCauley Fixed Pitch Prop 191 Hrs SOH
Interior
Light Tan Tweed and Vinyl 9/10 Ceconite Fabric 2014 Yellow Black Cream
Exterior
and Interior 9/10.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nels Garthus
trade-a-plane.com
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$148,000
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Sheboygan, WI | Mar 20, 2026 | 127 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This American Champion Scout
This 1975 American Champion Scout (N53723) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,256 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 above the market average at $148,000.
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 N53723.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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