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

This 1972 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA, registered as N68509, presents a low-time airframe with 2,982 hours total time and a very recent engine overhaul showing only 40 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has just received a fresh annual inspection in November 2025. It is equipped for VFR flight with a traditional steam gauge panel complemented by a Garmin 250XL GPS for navigation and communication. Recent upgrades include new struts and aileron spades, which enhance its aerobatic handling characteristics. The propeller has 2,982 hours since new. The exterior was last painted in 2016, while the interior is original from 1972. The sale...

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

Additional Equipment

Covers

Full Covers

Tow Bar

Parachutes

2 Parachutes

Struts

New Upgraded Struts

Aileron Spades

New Upgraded Aileron Spades

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

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First Seen: Feb 10, 2026

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Asking Price

$70,000