1979 American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1979 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA (7GCAA 150 HP STC Conversion) • Previously commercially operated. Converted to private in May of 2024 • Total Time: 3,920 hours • Lycoming O-320 2 SMOH • Propeller: 2 SMOH Avionics / Equipment • Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator • Garmin Aera 660 GPS (panel powered with RAM mount) • GTX 327 Transponder with encoder and GPS antenna • Trig TY96A VHF COM Condition • Complete logbooks • No damage history • Hangared aircraft $71,500 USD
Engine
Lycoming O-320, O-320, 2 SMOH
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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Garret Dacquay
trade-a-plane.com
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$71,500
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St. Andrews, MB, Canada | Mar 20, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA
This 1979 American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA (C-GPVG) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,920 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 $71,500.
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.
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American Champion CITABRIA 7ECA — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-GPVG) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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