2025 American Champion 8-GCBC Denali Scout
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Full Garmin IFR panel including the G-500 autopilot. Garmin 225 Comm Garmin 345 full ADSB compliant transponder JPI EDM 930 with full engine monitoring. PM 3000 stereo intercom In panel USB connections Equipment: Composite floorboards Metal belly Dual oil coolers Full composite floorboards External baggage door Extended baggage VG's Airfoil flying tail rock solid slow speed handling We carry all sizes of Alaska Bushwheels. 26”
29” 31”.Description
Just Arrived, Fresh From The Factory is this 2025 American Champion 8-GCBC 180HP Scout with Full Garmin IFR panel including the G-500 autopilot. Custom paint. Upgraded high end Leather interior. Brand new and the fit and finish is incredible. Ready to be delivered.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming O-360-C1G 180hp 0 Hours Total Time Since New Prop: Hartzell Trailblazer Propeller
Interior
Upgraded high end Leather interior.
Exterior
Stunning high visibility Yellow custom paint scheme with Custom painted checkerboard, sunray’s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Northwest Backcountry Aircraft
trade-a-plane.com
|
Price on request
|
Nampa, ID | Mar 30, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
Estimate Monthly Payment
American Champion 8-GCBC Denali Scout loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This American Champion 8-GCBC Denali Scout
This 2025 American Champion 8-GCBC Denali Scout (N978BC) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 4 8-GCBC Denali Scout aircraft listed for sale .
The 8-GCBC Denali Scout cruises at 113 kts (209 km/h) with a range of 938 nm (1,737 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,000 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 8-GCBC Denali Scout — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateAMERICAN CHAMPION Scout
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AMERICAN CHAMPION Scout. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N978BC.
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 N978BC against the NTSB accident database.