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1978 American Champion Citabria 7ECASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Corinth, MS, USA

This 1978 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA (N1174E) presents as a well-maintained example with recent major airframe and powerplant work. The airframe shows 6,553 total hours, with the Lycoming O-235-C1 engine having 836 hours since major overhaul and the McCauley 2-blade propeller at 256 hours since overhaul. Notably, the aircraft received comprehensive maintenance in June 2001 including wood spar replacement, fabric recovery, interior replacement, and engine overhaul. The avionics suite features a King KX-170B Nav/Com, VOR/LOC indicator, transponder, Sigtronics intercom, and UAvonix ADS-B out tail beacon for modern compliance.

The aircraft...

Year
1978
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria
Model
Citabria 7ECA
Tail #
N1174E
Serial #
1228-78

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,553 hrs
Engine 1 Time
836 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
256 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
2/2025 Airworthy

Avionics

Comms

King KX-170B - NAV/COM

NAV

King VOR/LOC Indicator

xpdr

King Transponder

Audio

Sigtronics Intercom

ADS-B Out

UAvonix Tail Beacon - (ADS-B OUT)

navigation

King VOR/LOC Indicator

transponder

King Transponder

intercom

Sigtronics Intercom

Additional Equipment

Turn Coordinator

G Meter

Aileron Spades

Navigation Lights

Strobes

Landing Light

Front/Rear Toe Brakes

Brakes

Front/Rear Toe Brakes

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2001
Paint Year
2001
Interior Notes
Blue Vinyl
Exterior Notes
Overall White with Yellow and Blue Stripes

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

Asking Price

$78,500

Aircraft Location

Corinth, MS, USA

Listing Details

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Price History

Apr 26, 2025: $78,500 - controller

Apr 26, 2025: $78,500(-$9,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $87,500 - trade-a-plane

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