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

This 1978 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA, registered as N1174E, presents as a well-maintained example with a total airframe time of 6,553 hours. Its Lycoming O-235-C1 115 HP engine has 836 hours since major overhaul, and the McCauley 2-blade propeller has 256 hours since its overhaul. The aircraft underwent a significant refurbishment on June 21, 2001, which included an engine overhaul, fabric recovery, wood spar replacement, and a new interior. The avionics suite is IFR-capable, featuring a King KX-170B Nav/Com, a King VOR/LOC indicator, a King transponder, a Sigtronics intercom, and a UAvonix tail beacon providing ADS-B Out capability.

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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, Aerobatic
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

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

Avionics

Comms

King KX-170B - Nav/Com

ADSB

Uavionix Tail Beacon - (ADS-B Out)

Transponder

King Transponder

navigation

King VOR/LOC Indicator

intercom

Sigtronics Intercom

Audio

Sigtronics Intercom

Additional Equipment

Turn Coordinator

Aileron Spades

Aileron Spades Front/Rear

G Meter

Navigation Lights

Strobes

Landing Light

Brakes

Front/Rear Toe Brakes

Intercom

Sigtronics - Intercom

Lights

Navigation Lights Strobes Landing Light

Front/Rear Toe Brakes

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2001
Interior Notes
Blue Vinyl, Interior Replaced (6/21/2001)
Exterior Notes
Overall White with Yellow and Blue Stripes, Fabric Recovered (6/21/2001)

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

$68,000

Aircraft Location

Corinth, MS, USA

Listing Details

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For Sale

Price History

Mar 10, 2026: $68,000 - trade-a-plane

Mar 10, 2026: $68,000(-$10,500) - controller

Apr 26, 2025: $78,500 - controller

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