1976 American Champion CITABRIA 7GCBC
Single Engine Piston
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1976 Bellanca Citabria 7GCBC on Floats $79,500 USD / $110,000 CAD Secure this airplane for the spring with a deposit - she will fly as soon as the river thaws. Well-kept one-owner Citabria, stored in a hangar year-round and equipped for wheels, skis, and floats. Wood Spar. Latest annual completed April 2025. Price includes engine overhaul! Engine will be zero-timed prior to sale with work quoted by Blais Aéronautique and backed by a 12-month / 300-hour warranty. Overhaul is due to corrosion that was found on the last inspection. Airframe Details: TTSN: 1,696 hours Serial #: 93176 Hangered year-round. Fabric replaced in 1988, Condition 9/10 Federal 2500 skis Floats have a 2,000 lb capacity, no leaks, damage, or rust. All AD's complied with. Includes all original manuals, a set of extra parts and tools, and two folding boats for remote operations. Engine Details: Lycoming O-320-A2D (150 hp) 0 SMOH Overhaul to include 12-month / 300-hour warranty from Blais Aéronautique STC's: Oil filter changed to AirWolf. Fixed-pitch floatplane propeller currently installed Avionics Details: KY-97A COM radio Garmin aera 500 GPS EGT CHT gauges
Engine
Lycoming O-320-A2D (160 hp) Engine to be overhauled to zero-time prior to sale per Lycoming AD (included within asking price). Overhaul to include 12-month / 300-hour warranty from Blais Aéronautique STC's: Oil filter changed to AirWolf. Fixed-pitch floatplane propeller currently installed
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Red Beacon Aeronautical
trade-a-plane.com
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$110,000
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Ottawa, ON, Canada | Mar 30, 2026 | 110 days | Active |
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About This American Champion CITABRIA 7GCBC
This 1976 American Champion CITABRIA 7GCBC (C-GDVU) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,696 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 CITABRIA 7GCBC aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $85,500 to $110,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $110,000.
The CITABRIA 7GCBC cruises at 109 kts (202 km/h) with a range of 479 nm (887 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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American Champion CITABRIA 7GCBC — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (C-GDVU) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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