1978 American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRAvionics: King KX-170B Nav/Com King VOR/LOC Indicator King Transponder Sigtronics Intercom UAvonix Tail Beacon (ADS-B out) Options and Features: Turn Coordinator G Meter Aileron Spades Turn Coordinator Wood Spars Replaced (6/21/2001) Navigation Lights Fabric Recovered (6/21/2001) Strobes Engine Overhauled (6/21/2001) Landing Light Interior Replaced (6/21/2001) Front/Rear Toe Brakes
Description
Detailed Description 1978 Bellanca 7ECA, King KX-170B Nav/Com, King VOR/LOC Indicator, King Transponder, Sigtronics Intercom, UAvonix Tail Beacon (ADS-B out).
Engine
Engine: Lycoming O-235-C1 115 HP Total Time SMOH: 836 Hours (As of 7/16/2024) Prop: McCauley 2-Blade Total Time SPOH: 256 Hours (As of 7/16/2024)
Interior
Year Interior
Exterior
Overall White with Yellow and Blue Stripes
Inspection
2/2025
Modifications / STCs
• TURN COORDINATOR
• AILERON SPADES
• FRONT/REAR TOE BRAKES
• G METER
• NAVIGATION LIGHTS
• STROBES
• LANDING LIGHT
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jerry Christian Aircraft Sales, Inc. - George Semmes
trade-a-plane.com
|
$68,000
|
Corinth (KCRX), MS | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active | |
|
Jerry Christian Aircraft Sales
controller.com
|
$68,000
|
Corinth, MS | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
Jerry Christian Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$69,458 *
GBP £51,410
|
Corinth, MS | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
|
Jerry Christian Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$70,406
|
Corinth, Mississippi | Apr 03, 2026 | 105 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
Estimate Monthly Payment
American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA
This 1978 American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA (N1174E) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 6,553 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 $68,000.
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
American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateAMERICAN CHAMPION Citabria
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 N1174E.
Location & Ownership
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.
We'll check N1174E against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Similar Aircraft for Sale
