1979 American Champion 7GCBC Citabria

1979 American Champion 7GCBC Citabria

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$80,374
Location St Austell, United Kingdom
Total Time 1,080 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 1104-79
Cruise 109 kts (202 km/h)
ICAO Type CH7B
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Highlights: Annual 16/02/2026 with ARC. Very good condition always hangared | Interior: (5) All photos (10) Price: 60 000 GBP Posted: 18 hours ago Views: 20 Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Bellanca Model 7GCBC Citabria Year 1979 Seller rodbellamy Contact Seller type Private Location St Austell, Cornwall, United Kingdom Condition Pre-owned Total Time 1080 h Undercarriage Taildragger Seats 2 Flight Rules VFR Day Serial Number 1104-79 Registration BGGA

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Price Comparison

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winglist.aero
$80,374 *
GBP 60,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This American Champion 7GCBC Citabria

This 1979 American Champion 7GCBC Citabria is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,080 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 7GCBC Citabria aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $80,374 to $117,543. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $80,374.

The 7GCBC Citabria cruises at 109 kts (202 km/h) with a range of 400 nm (741 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,080 hours
Budget $120 for pre-purchase inspection

American Champion 7GCBC Citabria — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
109 kts (202 km/h)
Range
400 nm (741 km)
Ceiling
17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Useful Load
600 lbs (272 kg)
Horsepower
160 HP
Fuel Burn
8 GPH (30 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AMERICAN CHAMPION 7GCBC

Fuel Burn
8.0 GPH
~$52/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

St Austell, United Kingdom

GB

Seller reported

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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