1974 American Champion 8GCBC ScoutSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Manhattan, KS, USA
This 1974 Bellanca 8GCBC Scout presents as a meticulously maintained backcountry aircraft, offered at $132,000. The airframe has logged 2,950 hours total time, with the engine at 400 hours since major overhaul. The seller notes it is a very fast bushplane powered by a 180hp Lycoming, equipped with 26” Alaskan bushwheels, a Scott 3200 tailwheel, and Vortex Generators for enhanced performance in short-field operations.
The aircraft underwent a complete airframe restoration in 2012, including new paint, fabric, and interior. It has been owned and cared for by a meticulous A&P/IA, with the latest annual inspection completed in September 2025,...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,950 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 400 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Latest Annual completed Sep 2025. Will come with fresh annual.
Avionics
GPS
Updated panel with new GPS
Additional Equipment
Wheels
Alaskan Bushwheels 26"
Tailwheel
Scott 3200 - tailwheel
Vortex Generators
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2012
- Paint Year
- 2012
- Interior Notes
- New 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 Model
- O-360-A1P
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
Asking Price
$132,000
Aircraft Location
Manhattan, KS, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 11, 2026: $132,000(-$6,000) - barnstormers
Jul 21, 2026: $138,000(-$1,000) - barnstormers
Jul 14, 2026: $139,000(-$13,000) - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$132,000
Aircraft Location
Manhattan, KS, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 11, 2026: $132,000(-$6,000) - barnstormers
Jul 21, 2026: $138,000(-$1,000) - barnstormers
Jul 14, 2026: $139,000(-$13,000) - barnstormers
+1 more price changes
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Asking Price
$132,000