American Champion Citabria Aircraft in California
California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.
3 used American Champion Citabria aircraft for sale in California · $49K – $95K · updated 15 hours ago
About the American Champion Citabria
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.
American Champion Citabria Specifications
Model specThe American Champion Citabria is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 100–109 kt (185–202 km/h), a range of 479–595 nm (887–1,102 km).
3 American Champion Citabria For Sale
There are currently 3 used American Champion Citabria for sale, ranging from $49,900 to $95,000, with a median asking price of $59,950.
American Champion Citabria Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITABRIA 7GCBC | 1965–now | — | 109 kts (202 km/h) | 479 nm (887 km) | — | $85K – $110K | — | 6 |
| Citabria 7-Eca | — | — | 100 kts (185 km/h) | 595 nm (1,102 km) | — | $49K – $69K | — | 3 |
Compare American Champion Citabria
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American Champion Citabria Price & Cost
How much does a American Champion Citabria cost? Used Citabria prices: $49K – $95K, average $68K (median $59K), across 3 priced of 3 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
When buying a American Champion Citabria, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — American Champion Citabria
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American Champion Citabria Inventory by Country
| United States | 36 |
| Canada | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 5 |
American Champion Citabria Inventory by State
| California | 3 |
| Florida | 2 |
| Idaho | 2 |
| Maine | 2 |
| Missouri | 2 |
| South Carolina | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
American Champion Citabria by Price
| Under $100k | 26 |
| Under $200k | 38 |
| Under $300k | 41 |
| Under $500k | 41 |
Recently Sold American Champion Citabria
| 1975 CITABRIA 7GCBC | $45,000 |
| 1999 7-GCAA ADVENTURE | $123,500 |
| 1974 CITABRIA 7ECA | $72,500 |
| 7KCAB | $60,000 |
| 2007 7-GCBC | $163,500 |
| 1973 CITABRIA 7GCBC | $85,500 |
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