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1974 American Champion ScoutSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Vicksburg, MS, USA

This 1974 Bellanca Scout, registered as N86854, is being offered with a total time of 982 hours on both the airframe and engine. The aircraft underwent a total rebuild in 2007, followed by the installation of new wings with metal spars and struts in 2012. It is equipped with a 180 horsepower engine and a fixed-pitch propeller, and the seller notes no damage history, adding that it has always been hangared.

The Scout features a Garmin 250 COMM/GPS, with the seller describing the glass and paint as "nice" and noting "850's in good shape" along with spades. It is configured for VFR flight rules with two seats. Recent maintenance includes a...

Year
1974
Make
American Champion
Series
Scout
Model
Scout
Tail #
N86854
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
982 hrs
Engine 1 Time
982 hrs
Inspection Status
Fresh very thorough annual. Recent mx includes all new fuel and oil hoses in engine compartment. All ADs and SLs up to date.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 250 - COMM/GPS

Comms

Garmin 250 - COMM/GPS

Additional Equipment

ELT

New ELT Batteries

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
Nice glass and paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Fixed Pitch

Asking Price

$120,000

Aircraft Location

Vicksburg, MS, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 22, 2026: $120,000(-$15,000) - trade-a-plane

Mar 31, 2026: $135,000(+$121,500) - trade-a-plane

Mar 19, 2026: $13,500(-$130,500) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Feb 13, 2026

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Asking Price

$120,000