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

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This 1974 Bellanca Scout, registration N86854, is currently listed at $135,000 and is undergoing its annual inspection at Martin Aviation in Tallulah, LA (KTVR). The airframe and engine both show a total time of 982 hours. The seller describes it as in very good condition with no damage history. The aircraft was totally rebuilt in 2007, and new wings featuring metal spars and struts were installed in 2012.

Powered by a 180 hp engine with a fixed pitch propeller, this Scout is equipped with a Garmin 250 COMM/GPS and 850's in good shape. Recent maintenance...

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
Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
982 hrs
Engine 1 Time
982 hrs
Inspection Status
Annual in progress at Martin Aviation

Avionics

Comms

Garmin 250 - COMM/GPS

GPS

Garmin 250 - COMM/GPS

Additional Equipment

Wings

New wings with metal spars and struts installed in 2012

Spades

Spades installed

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Nice glass and paint
Exterior Notes
Nice glass and paint

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$135,000

Aircraft Location

Vicksburg, MS, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

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

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

Feb 13, 2026: $144,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Feb 13, 2026

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Asking Price

$135,000