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

The 1978 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA, registration N5502U, presents as a VFR-equipped aerobatic trainer with 2034 total time on the airframe, engine, and propeller. It features a Lycoming O-235-CI engine and is equipped with a Bendix/King KX-155 NAV/COM with a KI-208 indicator, a Northstar M3 GPS, a KT-76A transponder, and a uAvionix skyBeacon for ADS-B Out compliance. The aircraft has a useful load of 528 lbs and includes a factory skylight, Olin Pash spades, an auto gas STC, wingtip strobe lights, and a Brackett air filter.

This Citabria has no damage history and comes with complete log books and equipment manuals. The annual inspection is due...

Year
1978
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria
Model
Citabria 7ECA
Tail #
N5502U
Serial #
1260-78

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
528 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,034 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,034 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
2,034 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Log Books
Inspection Status
Annual Due August 2025

Avionics

GPS

Northstar M3 - GPS

Comms

Bendix/King KX-155 - NAV/COM with

ADS-B Out

uAvionix skyBeacon - For ADS-B

EMS/EIS

G-Meter

Additional Equipment

Altitude Encoder

Transponder

Bendix/King KT-76A - Transponder

Hobbs Meter

ACK A-30 - ACK Hobbs Meter

Skylight

Factory Skylight

Seating

Wide Rear Seat

Control System

Olin Pash Spades

Vacuum System

Air Filter

Brackett Air Filter

Battery

Concorde Battery

Fuel System

Auto Gas STC

Lighting

Wingtip Strobe Lights

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6/10
Paint Rating
7/10
Interior Notes
Original Colors: Tan Material: Vinyl / Fabric
Exterior Notes
Original Colors: Burgundy / White – Gold Striping

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-235-CI

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Aircraft Location

TX, USA

Listing Details

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First Seen: Apr 23, 2025

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