Description:
1959 Aeronca Champion 7GCA – $59,000
This 1959 Aeronca Champion 7GCA, originally a 7GC upgraded to 7GCA specs, is powered by a 150HP Lycoming O-320-E2A engine with 408 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has 1,516 total hours, a Sensenich M74DM-0-58 propeller with 298 hours since major overhaul, and 38 gallons of usable fuel capacity. It features a Garmin GTR 225 COM with intercom, GTX327 transponder, uAvionix SkyBeacon ADS-B Out, a dual USB port, and an ACK E-01 121.5 ELT with a remote switch.
The airframe was recovered in 2012 and reassembled in 2016. Logs start in 1967, with prior logs unavailable. The interior and exterior are both rated 7.5, and the aircraft includes shoulder harnesses in both seats, vortex generators, Aero Classic tires, a Brackett air filter, and an oil sump heater. Gross weight is 1,650 lbs with a useful load of 475 lbs.
The last annual inspection was completed on July 8, 2024, with the ELT battery due in December 2025. Located at Meadowlake Airport (KFLY) in Falcon, Colorado. Contact David Miller at (719) 650-8667 for more information.