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1974 American Champion Citabria 7ECASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Perry, GA, USA

This 1974 American Champion (Bellanca) Citabria 7ECA, registered as N86715, presents as a well-maintained, low-time example with 1,039 hours total time on the airframe. The aircraft is equipped for VFR flight with a Bendix/King KX-125 Nav/Comm/CDI and a KT-76A transponder, complemented by a Sigtronics intercom and a G-meter. Its 115 HP Lycoming O-235-C1 engine has 569 hours since a factory remanufacture in July 1976, and recent compression checks are all strong, with the lowest at 70/80. The propeller is a McCauley 2-blade fixed-pitch unit with 1,039 hours since new. Notable recent maintenance includes an overhauled starter installed in...

Year
1974
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria
Model
Citabria 7ECA
Tail #
N86715
Serial #
1017-74

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,039 hrs
Engine 1 Time
569 hrs
Prop 1 Time
1,039 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Logbooks
Inspection Status
Annual inspection due 10/2025 - Will Come with Fresh Annual

Avionics

Comms

Bendix/King KX-125 - Nav/Comm/CDI

Audio

Sigtronics SPA-400 - Intercom

ADS-B Out

Bendix/King KT-76A - Transponder

Additional Equipment

G-Meter

Dual Controls

Dual Controls with Heel Brakes

Exhaust System

Overhauled Exhaust Installed - 2023

Starter

Overhauled Starter Installed - 2023

Alternator

Overhauled Alternator Installed - 2024

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
5.5/10
Interior Notes
Great looking interior. Siding and leather look sharp with very minor normal wear and tear. New Pilot Seat Canvas Installed - 2013.
Exterior Notes
The exterior is overall in good condition. There are some repairs to the Fabric, as well as normal wear and tear. Paint is original and overall in good condition.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-235-C1
Engine Power
115 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 2-Blade Fixed Pitch

Asking Price

$59,900

Aircraft Location

Perry, GA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Dec 4, 2025: $59,900(-$7,600) - trade-a-plane

Oct 21, 2025: $67,500(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane

Oct 11, 2025: $69,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 11, 2025

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