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1972 American Champion Citabria 7ECASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Morgantown, WV, USA

This 1972 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA, registered as N68509 with serial number 866-72, presents a compelling opportunity in the single-engine piston market. Offered at $70,000, this VFR-equipped, two-seat aerobatic aircraft shows a total time on the airframe of 2,982 hours. The engine has just 40 hours since a major overhaul, and a fresh annual inspection was completed in November 2025, indicating the aircraft is poised for immediate flying. The propeller has 2,982 hours since new.

The panel retains a full steam gauge stack complemented by a Garmin 250XL GPS for communications, providing reliable VFR navigation. Recent upgrades include new...

Year
1972
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria
Model
Citabria 7ECA
Tail #
N68509
Serial #
866-72

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,982 hrs
Engine 1 Time
40 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
2,982 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Fresh annual (11/25)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 250XL - GPS

Comms

Garmin 250XL - GPS for comm

Additional Equipment

Covers

Full covers

Tow Bar

Parachutes

2 Parachutes

Struts

New upgraded struts

Aileron Spades

Aileron spades for extra fun

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1972
Paint Year
2016

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$70,000

Aircraft Location

Morgantown, WV, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 7, 2026: $70,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Feb 10, 2026: $75,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Feb 10, 2026

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