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1973 American Champion Citabria 7ECASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Phillipsburg, OH, USA

This 1973 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA, registered N90997, is a classic stick-and-rudder taildragger offering a blend of vintage character and engaging performance. With a total airframe time of 3,671 hours, the aircraft is powered by a Lycoming O-235 engine with 1,762 hours, swinging a McCauley two-blade propeller with 1,719 hours. The listing highlights its nimble handling and responsive controls, making it well-suited for both relaxed weekend flying and light aerobatic adventures. Its rugged landing gear and short-field capability allow operation from grass strips as well as paved runways. The high-wing design provides exceptional visibility,...

Year
1973
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria
Model
Citabria 7ECA
Tail #
N90997
Serial #
909-73

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational, Training, Classic / Antique
Flight Rules
N/a
Seats (Stock)
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,671 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,762 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,719 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logbooks
Inspection Status
Annual Due: 11/2026

Avionics

ADSB

ADS-B Out Compliant

GPS

Garmin 250XL

Audio

Sigtronics Transcomm II

Comms

Garmin 250XL - II

Additional Equipment

Starter

Light Weight Starter

Struts

Magnafluxed Struts

Harness

Hooker - Harnesses

Logbook

Complete Logbooks

Compass

Magnetic Compass

Baggage Area

100 Lbs Baggage Area

Logs

Complete Logbooks

OAT Gauge

Engine instruments

Traditional Steam Gauges

Logbooks

Complete Logbooks

Harnesses

Hooker Harnesses

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Step inside this Citabria and you're immediately reminded what flying is supposed to feel like - simple, connected, and authentic. Featuring a tandem seating configuration, with the pilot typically flying from the front seat and a passenger seated directly behind. Both positions offer excellent visibility thanks to the high wing and generous side windows, while that signature overhead glazing/bubble canopy section brings in even more light and openness.
Exterior Notes
Finished in a striking blue-and-white scheme, this Citabria radiates personality before it even leaves the ground. It is wonderfully maintained and shows just as nicely in person as it does in photos.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-235
Propeller Model
McCauley Two Blade Propeller

Asking Price

$64,900

Aircraft Location

Phillipsburg, OH, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 10, 2026: $64,900 - controller

May 7, 2026: $64,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 7, 2026

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