2008 American Champion 7-GCBC EXPLORER
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRCOM/NAV Garmin SL-30 EFIS Dual Garmin G5s (One G5 ADI One G5 HSI) ELT ACK E-04 EIS JPI EDM-700 PORTABLE GPS Garmin Aera 660 INTERCOM PS Engineering PM3000 TRANSPONDER Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In Out)
Description
Reasons to buy this beautiful low-time ACA Explorer 7-GCBC: • Extremely Low-Time with only 453 Hours Since New • Upgraded Panel with Dual Garmin G5s, Aera 660, GTX 345 (ADS-B In and Out), and JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor • Seats Refurbished in 2025 with New Leather and Foam • Strong 2025 Compressions: 78 / 77 / 79 / 76 • Additional Equipment: Aileron Spades, Speed Fairings, Baggage Door, Greenhouse Roof, Heated Pitot Tube
Engine
Engine: LYCOMING O-320-B2B TSNEW: 453 TBO: 2200 Propeller: SENSENICH 2-Blade TSNEW: 453
Interior
2 passenger interior. Seats finished in two-tone tan leather. Tan and black vinyl and two-tone leather trim and black carpet.
Exterior
Split color black and white base with gold and black stars and stripes.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 marketplace listing
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AeroSolutions
trade-a-plane.com
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$265,000
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Washington, PA | Apr 25, 2026 | 70 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This American Champion 7-GCBC EXPLORER
This 2008 American Champion 7-GCBC EXPLORER (N133MA) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 453 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 7-GCBC EXPLORER aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $159,000 to $265,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $265,000.
The 7-GCBC EXPLORER cruises at 105 kts (194 km/h) with a range of 480 nm (889 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 7-GCBC EXPLORER — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N133MA.
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
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