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1973 American Champion Citabria 7ECASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Chico, CA, USA

This 1973 American Champion Citabria 7ECA (N57627) presents as an exceptionally maintained example with 2,373 total airframe hours and a 115+ HP Lycoming O-235-C1 engine showing 466 hours since major overhaul by Lycon. The aircraft features a comprehensive panel upgrade including a Garmin G-5 electronic flight instrument, SL40 com radio, EDM-930 engine monitor, and Appareo Stratus transponder, complemented by an Alpha Systems heads-up angle of attack indicator with audio output. The airframe benefits from new front and rear spars from Safe Air Repair (2003) and retains its 2003 Stits Poly Fiber covering with a blue/white starburst scheme...

Year
1973
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria
Model
Citabria 7ECA
Tail #
N57627
Serial #
986-74

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,373 hrs
Engine 1 Time
466 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 2 Time
304 hrs
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection: April 2025

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5 - Electronic Flight Instrument

Comms

Garmin SL40 - Com Radio

EMS/EIS

EDM-930 - Engine Monitoring

ADS-B Out

Appareo Stratus - Transponder

Additional Equipment

Lighting

Rim Lights On All Flight Instruments, Wingtip Strobes, LED Landing Light

Interior

Blue Leather Seats, Mini iPad Holder With Wired iPad, Alpha Systems Heads-up Angle Of Attack With Audio Output, G-Meter, PS PM 1000 II Engineering Intercom, Hooker Harnesses, Color Coordinated, Vernier Mixture Control, Carbon Fiber Switch Panel, Circuit Breakers To Replace All Fuses, Panel Mounted Double USB Plugs, Carbon Fiber Instrument Panel, Rosen Visor, Skylight Cabin Ceiling

Exterior

Blue Base With White Trim And Starburst Effect, Excellent Glass All Around

Safety

Aileron Spades, Micro Vortex Generators

Maintenance

Brackett Air Filter, Airwolf Remote Oil Filter, New RG25XC Battery (2025), Canopy Cover, Engine Plugs And Window Curtains

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Blue Leather Seats
Exterior Notes
Blue Base With White Trim And Starburst Effect, Excellent Glass All Around

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-235-C1
Engine Power
115 HP

Asking Price

$105,000

Aircraft Location

Chico, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 20, 2025: $105,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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