1974 American Champion 8GCBC ScoutSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Manhattan, KS, USA
This 1974 Bellanca 8GCBC Scout, offered for $152,000 and located in Manhattan, KS, has accumulated 2,950 total hours with just 400 hours since major overhaul on its 180hp Lycoming engine. The aircraft underwent a complete airframe restoration in 2012, including new paint, fabric, and interior, and was owned and maintained by a meticulous A&P/IA. Its most recent annual inspection was completed in September 2025, indicating current condition.
Configured as a capable backcountry bushplane, it features 26-inch Alaskan Bushwheels, a Scott 3200 tailwheel, and Vortex Generators. The panel has been fully updated with new Garmin radios and a GPS....
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Backcountry
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,950 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 400 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Latest Annual completed Sep 2025
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GPS - New GPS
Comms
Garmin Radio - New
Additional Equipment
Wheels
Alaskan Bushwheels - 26"
Tailwheel
Scott 3200 TW
Vortex Generators
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2012
- Paint Year
- 2012
- Interior Notes
- New interior done in 2012. Complete airframe restoration with new paint, fabric and interior done in 2012.
- Exterior Notes
- Complete airframe restoration with new paint and fabric done in 2012.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
Asking Price
$152,000
Aircraft Location
Manhattan, KS, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 6, 2026: $152,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$152,000
Aircraft Location
Manhattan, KS, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 6, 2026: $152,000 - barnstormers
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$152,000