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1975 American Champion ScoutSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • WI, USA

This 1975 Bellanca Scout, registration N53723, is a 2014-era rebuild following windstorm damage, with the airframe, engine, and propeller all at 195 hours since overhaul. Total time on the airframe is 3,256 hours. The 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360-C2E and McCauley fixed-pitch propeller each have 195 hours since overhaul. Useful load is listed at 817 pounds. The rebuild included all-new Rainbow wood spars and fuselage stringers, Ceconite fabric, a split door, heel brakes, 8.50x6 tires, and a full metal belly for maintenance access. A Challenger oil filter and Hooker harness seatbelts were also installed.

The panel features an AV30-C, an Icom...

Year
1975
Make
American Champion
Series
Scout
Model
Scout
Tail #
N53723
Serial #
SN 181-75

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
817 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,256 hrs
Engine 1 Time
195 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
195 hrs (SOH)

Avionics

GPS

AV30-C

Comms

Icom IC-A200

ADSB

UAvionix TailBeacon - ADSB Out

Additional Equipment

Seatbelts

Hooker Harness - Seatbelts

Heater

Tanis Heater - New 2024

Cowl Cover

Bruce Custom Cowl Cover - New 2024

Voltage Regulator

New Voltage Regulator 2024

Audio Jacks

New Audio Jacks 2024

ELT

ELT - New ELT 2024

LED Lights

LED Nav and Strobe Lights - New LED 2024

USB Outlet

USB-USBc Outlet - New 2023

Oil Filter

Challenger Oil Filter

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Year
2014
Paint Rating
8/10
Paint Year
2014
Interior Notes
Light Tan Tweed and Vinyl 8/10
Exterior Notes
Yellow Black and Cream, Ceconite Fabric 2014, Paint and Interior 8/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-C2E
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley Fixed Pitch Prop

Asking Price

$135,000

Aircraft Location

WI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 7, 2026: $135,000(-$13,000) - trade-a-plane

Mar 10, 2026: $148,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Mar 10, 2026

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