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1966 American Champion 7-GcbcSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • WI, USA

This 1966 American Champion 7-GCBC, registered as N9698S, presents as a specialized backcountry aircraft with 3,300 hours total time on its airframe. The Lycoming O-320 engine and propeller both show 900 hours since major overhaul, providing a strong powerplant foundation. The aircraft carries a damage history involving a wing repair per FAA Part 43, but this was addressed during a comprehensive 2019 rebuild where the wood wings were inspected, rebuilt, recovered, and received new paint, with the seller noting the wings are "like NEW" and the fuselage received new wing control cables.

Configured for bush flying operations, this Champion...

Year
1966
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria
Model
7-GCBC
Tail #
N9698S
Serial #
47

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,300 hrs
Engine 1 Time
900 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
900 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

GPS

Apollo II Morrow - II GPS

Comms

Narco 810 - Com

Audio

Sigtronics Intercom - Two Place

Traffic

Narco AT-150 - Transponder

Additional Equipment

Float Rigging

Edo 2000 Float Rigging (Atlee Dodge Installed) on fuselage – Never on Floats

Brakes

Double Puck Cleveland Brakes – Upgrade

Push-to-Talk

PTT (F&R Sticks)

Spinner

Polished Spinner

Skylight

Tinted Plexiglass Skylight

G Meter

Hobbs Meter

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
6/10
Paint Year
2019
Interior Notes
Vinyl & Fabric
Exterior Notes
Fuselage 6/10 - Wings 10/10 - Inspected / Rebuilt / Recovered / New Paint - 2019, New Wing Control Cables - 2019, Colors: Dark Red / White Paint Scheme: Factory Citabria

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-320
Engine Power
150 HP

Asking Price

$69,900

Aircraft Location

WI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 1, 2025: $69,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 1, 2025

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$69,900