American Champion Citabria
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Forgiving tailwheel trainer, semi-aerobatic, great short field performance 1979 (1600 hours) Lycoming 0-320 150 hp Prop (fixed pitch) Metal found in oil at annual (June 2024). The 3 owners have other aircraft and have reluctantly decided to sell in as is condition. GC is currently hangared at Bembridge. Lovely aircraft to fly and would make a perfect group aircraft. Update - new pictures added. Lots of interest, first to commit at £20,000 + secures - as is at Bembridge ! £20,000 + Contact: Mark Hickman 07973 285769 Neil Thomas 07792 410450 This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Afors
afors.uk
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$26,613 *
£20,000
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South East, United Kingdom | Jul 02, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This American Champion Citabria
This American Champion Citabria (G-BGGC) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,600 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 Citabria aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $26,613 to $42,580. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $26,613.
The Citabria 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 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (G-BGGC) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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