American Champion Citabria Aircraft
The Citabria is a two-seat (tandem) fabric-covered taildragger that became one of the most popular tailwheel trainers and entry aerobatic aircraft. Variants (7ECA Aurora, 7GCAA Adventure, 7GCBC Explorer) differ in engine power, flaps and gear — but all share docile manners, light controls and the ability to do basic aerobatics (loops, rolls, spins). It is the classic way to learn tailwheel and mild aerobatics economically.
44 used American Champion Citabria aircraft for sale · 2-seat · Used median asking $83,062 · updated 2 hours ago
American Champion Citabria Specifications
Model specThe American Champion Citabria is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 100–110 kt (185–204 km/h), a range of 479–595 nm (887–1,102 km), and a useful load of 550–650 lbs (249–295 kg).
American Champion Citabria for Sale
Browse all listings →American Champion Citabria asking prices range from $42,999 to $280,000, with a median of $83,062.
American Champion Citabria Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITABRIA 7GCBC | 1965–now | 2 | 109 kts (202 km/h) | 479 nm (887 km) | 650 lbs (295 kg) | $85K – $110K | — | 6 |
| Citabria 7-Eca | — | 2 | 100 kts (185 km/h) | 595 nm (1,102 km) | 550 lbs (249 kg) | $48K – $69K | — | 4 |
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American Champion Citabria Price & Cost
How much does a American Champion Citabria cost? Used Citabria prices: $42K – $280K, average $100K (median $83K), across 40 priced of 44 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used American Champion Citabria
Buying a American Champion Citabria comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — American Champion Citabria
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American Champion Citabria Inventory by Country
| United Kingdom | 1 |
American Champion Citabria Inventory by State
| California | 3 |
| Florida | 2 |
| Maine | 2 |
| Missouri | 2 |
| South Carolina | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
American Champion Citabria by Price
| Under $100k | 28 |
| Under $200k | 39 |
| Under $300k | 42 |
| Under $500k | 42 |
Recently Sold American Champion Citabria
| Citabria | $26,874 |
American Champion Citabria Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the American Champion Citabria. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database