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1965 American Champion Citabria 7-ECASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lexington, KY, USA

This 1965 Champion Citabria 7-ECA, registered as N9549S, presents a strong entry-level option for pilots seeking tailwheel and aerobatic experience. With a total airframe time of 1,891 hours and an engine time of 955 hours since major overhaul, the aircraft shows a well-utilized but not excessively flown history. The propeller has 932 hours since overhaul. The seller highlights the airplane’s economy, noting fuel burn of less than 8 gallons per hour in cruise, and positions it as an ideal starter aircraft and time builder.

The avionics suite includes a full gyro panel, a Garmin GTR225 comm radio, a King KT78A transponder with Mode C, and a...

Year
1965
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria 7-ECA
Model
Citabria 7-ECA
Tail #
N9549S
Serial #
7ECA363

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,891 hrs
Engine 1 Time
955 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
932 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
April 2026 Annual

Avionics

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - Com

Traffic

King KT 78A - KT Transponder With Mode C

ADSB

Uavionix Skybeacon

Transponder

King KT 78A - KT Transponder w/ Mode C

Audio

2 Place Intercom

Additional Equipment

Audio System

2 Place Intercom

Emergency Locator Transmitter

ELT

Seats

Hooker Harnesses

Windows

New Windows And Windshield

Wheel Fairings

Wheel Pants With Blue Trim

Lighting

LED Lights

Exhaust System

Oil Cooler

Tail Wheel

Large Scott Tail Wheel

Fabric

Polyfiber Fabric

Emergency Door Release

Seat Belts

Hooker Harnesses

Wheel Pants

Wheel Pants w/ Blue Trim

Oil Cooler

Lights

LED Lights

Hangar

Hangared

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
7/10
Interior Notes
Interior 7 out of 10
Exterior Notes
Exterior 7 out of 10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
Continental O-200-A

Asking Price

$59,900

Aircraft Location

Lexington, KY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 31, 2026: $59,900 - trade-a-plane

Jul 22, 2026: $59,900 - controller

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First Seen: Jul 22, 2026

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$59,900