American Champion (Citabria, Decathlon, Champ, Scout, Bellanca types)
Bellanca‑Champion Club
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American Champion / Bellanca Aircraft For Sale
1980 Bellanca Super Decathlon with 2,135 hours total time and a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1A with 579 hours SMOH. Equipped for aerobatics with inverted fuel and oil systems, five-point harnesses, and wood-spar wings that the seller reports are in good condition. Avionics include a King KX-155 NAV/COM, Narco transponder, and uAvionix SkyBeacon ADS-B Out. • Registration: N71SD […]
Monongahela, PA
1978 Bellanca Citabria 7GCAA with 1,417 hours total time and a 150 HP Lycoming O-320-A2D with 450 hours SMOH. The aircraft has been upgraded with American Champion metal-spar wings and is approved in the Normal and Aerobatic categories. Equipment includes dual NAV/COM radios, ADS-B Out, traditional six-pack instrumentation, Hooker shoulder harnesses, and a 35-gallon fuel […]
Tulsa, OK
1956 Champion 7EC with 2,215 hours total time and a Lycoming O-235 with 995 hours SMOH. The aircraft is VFR-equipped with a Becker AR6201 COM, Garmin GTX 327 transponder and ADS-B Out, and has received numerous maintenance and equipment updates within the past 18 months. The seller reports the fabric and wood spars are in […]
Gordon, TX
ENTER THIS RAFFLE… Beautiful 1969 Champion 7ECA Citabria, Lycoming O-235 115HP, <1,100TTAF, <600SMOH, NEW Milman metal wing spars, Garmin digital COM radio, Garmin G5 PFD, Garmin 335 txpdr, NEW interior, NEW updated ACA panel, Hooker Harness, this airplane is fun and “airbatic”, ready to go cruising, looping, and rolling!
2008 American Champion 7-GCBC Explorer with 453 hours total time and 453 hours since new on its Lycoming O-320-B2B. The aircraft features an upgraded panel with dual Garmin G5s, Garmin SL30 NAV/COM, GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, Aera 660, and JPI EDM-700 engine monitor. Additional equipment includes aileron spades, Micro VGs, aluminum landing gear, baggage door, […]
Washington, PA
2005 American Champion 8-KCAB Super Decathlon with 2,085 hours total time and 1,030 hours since factory remanufacture on its Lycoming engine. American Champion Factory Service Center completed new fabric and paint in March 2023 along with documented wing rib and leading-edge repairs. Equipment includes aluminum landing gear, carbon-fiber floors, baggage door, aerobatic sight, Hooker ratchet […]
Overland Park, KS
2010 American Champion 8-GCBC Scout with 530 hours total time, powered by a 180 HP Lycoming O-360-C1G with 530 hours since new and 197 hours since top overhaul. Equipped with an 80-inch MT composite constant-speed propeller, 72-gallon extended-range fuel, factory float fittings, extended baggage, and 8.50×6 tires. Avionics include a Garmin Aera 796, SL40 COM, […]
Nampa, ID
1970 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA with 2,562 hours total time and 903 hours since major engine overhaul. The aircraft underwent a factory restoration at American Champion in 2020 that included new metal wings and additional refurbishment. Avionics include a Garmin Aera 660, King KY97A COM, Appareo Stratus ADS-B transponder, and PS Engineering audio panel/intercom. • Total […]
Anderson, IN
1974 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA with 3,198 hours total time, powered by a Lycoming O-235-C1 with approximately 62 hours since overhaul by Poplar Grove. The aircraft underwent a restoration in 2003 that included fabric, wood spars, interior, and windows and has reportedly been hangared since completion. Avionics include a Garmin GNX 375 GPS/transponder, GTR 205 COM, […]
Fort Worth, TX
2004 American Champion 8-GCBC Scout with 1,320 hours total time and a 180 HP Lycoming O-360-C1G with 1,320 hours since new. The aircraft is equipped with an MT three-blade constant-speed composite propeller, 31-inch Alaska Bushwheels, vortex generators, extended baggage, 72-gallon fuel capacity, and upgraded VFR avionics. A prop strike occurred at 53 hours in 2005, […]
Tampa, FL
1950 Champion 7FC converted from tricycle landing gear to a 7EC-style tailwheel configuration, with approximately 7,800 hours total airframe time. The aircraft has 20 hours since a complete restoration and is powered by a 100 HP Continental O-200 with 20 hours SMOH. The restoration included new Poly-Fiber covering and paint, extensive wing and fuselage wood […]
Caldwell, ID
2006 American Legend AL11 Cub Special with approximately 308 hours total time. The aircraft has approximately 308 hours since new on both the engine and propeller and is configured as a two-seat VFR aircraft. A fresh annual inspection was completed in June 2026. • Registration: N153PT • Serial Number: AL-1023 • Total Time: Approximately 308 […]
Omaha, NE
1976 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon with 2,550 hours total airframe time and a 600-pound useful load. Powered by a 150 HP Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B with 1,055 hours SMOH and recent IRAN work, paired with a Hartzell two-blade aluminum propeller with 275 hours SPOH. Equipment includes aileron spades, 8.50×6 tires, ADS-B Out, digital EGT/CHT instrumentation, and LED position […]
Prescott, AZ
2010 American Champion 7-GCBC Explorer with 365 hours total time and a 530-pound useful load. Powered by a 160 HP Lycoming O-320-B2B with Ly-Con porting/tuning and a Sensenich two-blade fixed-pitch propeller, both with 365 hours since new. The aircraft features a Garmin G3X Touch panel with GTN 750Xi, G5, GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out, extensive Garmin […]
Mayfield, KY
2019 American Champion 7-GCBC High Country Explorer with 1,370 hours total time and a 180 HP Lycoming O-360-C4P. The engine received a top overhaul in December 2025 with new Superior Millennium cylinder assemblies, pistons, and pins, and is paired with a 76-inch Sensenich two-blade fixed-pitch propeller. Equipment includes Garmin avionics with ADS-B In/Out, EDM 930 […]
Overland Park, KS
1958 Champion 7GC with 2,020.1 hours total airframe time and a 495.5-pound useful load. Powered by a Lycoming O-290-D2B with 2,019.9 hours since new and 339.8 hours since top overhaul, paired with a Sensenich fixed-pitch propeller. The aircraft is equipped with Airframes Alaska main landing gear and tailwheel upgrades, 39-gallon fuel capacity, basic VFR avionics, […]
Waynesboro, VA
1965 Champion 7ECA with approximately 3,040.7 hours total airframe time and a Continental O-200-A producing 100 HP. The engine has 832.1 hours SMOH, and the McCauley propeller has 17.1 hours since new. The aircraft is approved for unleaded automotive gasoline under STC and has received recent maintenance to the landing gear, brakes, pitot/static system, electrical […]
Troy, MI