1978 American Champion Citabria 7ECASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • TX, USA
This 1978 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA (N5502U) presents as a well-maintained VFR aerobatic trainer and cross-country traveler with 2,034 total hours on both airframe and its Lycoming O-235-C1 engine (serial L-16122-15). The aircraft features a two-blade propeller with matching time and retains its original burgundy/white exterior with gold striping (rated 7/10) and tan vinyl interior (rated 6/10). Notable equipment includes a Bendix/King KX-155 NAV/COM with KI-208 indicator, Northstar M3 GPS, KT-76A transponder, and uAvionix skyBeacon for ADS-B Out compliance.
The Citabria comes with factory options like a skylight, wide rear seat, Olin Pash...
- 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
Exhaust System
Vacuum System Brackett Air Filter
Battery
Concorde Battery
Lighting
Wingtip Strobe Lights
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 6/10
- 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
Asking Price
$48,500
Aircraft Location
TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 23, 2025: $48,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$48,500
Aircraft Location
TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 23, 2025: $48,500 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$48,500