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1974 American Champion Citabria 7KCABSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • AR, USA

This 1974 Bellanca Citabria 7KCAB (N8552V) represents a meticulously rebuilt example with only 82 hours since its major overhaul. The airframe shows 2,418 total hours but underwent a complete rebuild in 2017, including new Ceconite fabric and paint in a sharp white/yellow/black scheme, with the interior receiving matching 2017 updates in buckskin leather. Power comes from a Lycoming IO-320-E2B producing 150 HP, with both engine and propeller showing 82 SMOH since their 2007 overhaul by Pacific Continental Engines.

The aircraft features notable upgrades including a UAvionix Skybeacon for ADS-B Out compliance, Garmin GNC 420 GPS/comm and...

Year
1974
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria
Model
Citabria 7KCAB
Tail #
N8552V
Serial #
49375

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Useful Load
462 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,418 hrs
Engine 1 Time
82 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
82 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

ADSB

UAvionix Skybeacon - ADS-B Out

GPS

Garmin GNC 420

Comms

Garmin GTX 327

Audio

PS Engineering PM1000 II - PS II Intercom Two Place

Additional Equipment

Strobes

Super Skylight

Toe Brakes

Hobbs Meter

Instrument Post Lights

Factory Adjustable Pilot Seat

Factory Adjustable Pilot Seat - New

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
9.5/10
Interior Year
2017
Paint Rating
9.5/10
Paint Year
2017
Interior Notes
Buckskin – New 2017 Material: Leather
Exterior Notes
White / Yellow w/ Black Stripes ALL New fabric (Ceconite) & Paint in 2017

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-320-E2B
Engine Power
150 HP

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Aircraft Location

AR, USA

Listing Details

Used
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