American Champion Scout Aircraft under $500,000
8 used American Champion Scout aircraft for sale under $500,000 · $135K – $329K · updated 5 hours ago
About the American Champion Scout
The American Champion Scout (8GCBC) is the utility/backcountry member of the family — a high-wing fabric taildragger with a strong useful load, STOL capability and a reputation as an excellent glider tug and bush hauler. With a 180 hp engine, big tyres and flaps, it carries more than the Citabria/Decathlon and is built for rough strips and working roles.
American Champion Scout Specifications
Model specThe American Champion Scout is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 113 kt (209 km/h), a range of 938 nm (1,737 km).
8 American Champion Scout For Sale
There are currently 8 used American Champion Scout for sale, ranging from $135,000 to $329,500, with a median asking price of $212,250.
Compare American Champion Scout
See how the American Champion Scout stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
American Champion Scout Price & Cost
How much does a American Champion Scout cost? Used Scout prices: $135K – $329K, average $212K (median $212K), across 8 priced of 8 active listings.
Based on 2 priced 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 Scout
When buying a American Champion Scout, 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 Scout
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American Champion Scout Inventory by Country
| United States | 20 |
American Champion Scout Inventory by State
| Idaho | 11 |
| Kansas | 3 |
| Mississippi | 2 |
American Champion Scout by Price
| Under $200k | 3 |
| Under $300k | 7 |
| Under $500k | 8 |
Recently Sold American Champion Scout
| 2003 8GCBC | $225,000 |
American Champion Scout Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the American Champion Scout. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database