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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 VFR-equipped taildragger with recent major airframe work. The aircraft shows 6,553 total hours with wood spars replaced and fabric completely recovered in June 2001, along with a ground loop history that was fully repaired. Power comes from a Lycoming O-235-C1 engine producing 115 horsepower, with 836 hours since major overhaul in 2001 (against a 2,000-hour TBO), paired with a McCauley propeller showing 256 hours SMOH.

The panel features a King KX-170B NAV/COM, VOR/LOC indicator, and transponder, along with a uAvionix tail beacon providing ADS-B Out capability for...

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

ADS-B Out

Uavionix Tail Beacon - (ADS-B OUT)

Transponder

King Transponder

navigation

King VOR/LOC Indicator

intercom

Sigtronics Intercom

Additional Equipment

Turn Coordinator

Aileron Spades

Front/Rear Toe Brakes

G Meter

Navigation Lights

Strobes

Landing Light

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2001
Interior Notes
Interior Year 2001

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-235-C1
Engine Power
115 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley

Asking Price

$78,500

Aircraft Location

Corinth, MS, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

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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