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1978 American Champion Citabria 7GCBCSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bolivar, MO, USA

This 1978 Bellanca Citabria 7GCBC, registered as N587KB, presents as a well-maintained example with a low total time of 1,630 hours on the airframe, engine, and propeller. The aircraft is equipped with a 150 hp Lycoming O-320-A2D engine that received a new camshaft at 1,100 hours, and it currently exhibits strong cylinder compressions in the mid-70s, no oil leaks, and an oil consumption rate of one quart every eight hours. Its next annual inspection is not due until January 30, 2027, indicating recent and thorough maintenance.

The panel features modernized avionics including a PS Engineering 200B audio panel with communication radio,...

Year
1978
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria
Model
Citabria 7GCBC
Tail #
N587KB
Serial #
103978

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,630 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,630 hrs
Prop 1 Time
1,630 hrs
Inspection Status
Next Annual 01/30/27

Avionics

Comms

PS Engineering 200B - PS Audio/Radio/Intercom/Bluetooth

ADSB

U-Avionics Sky Sensor - ADS-B Out and

Additional Equipment

Lighting

LED Lights, Strobes, Beacon and Landing Light

Seats

New Leather Seats and Wall Panels by Abby at Flightline, Interiors Installed

Flooring

New Floor Matt

Safety Equipment

Shoulder Harness

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Brand New Leather interior from Flightline Interiors. New Leather Seats and Wall Panels by Abby at Flightline, Interiors Installed. New Floor Matt.
Exterior Notes
Great Shape

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-A2D
Engine Power
150 HP

Asking Price

$95,000

Aircraft Location

Bolivar, MO, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 28, 2026: $99,000(-$6,000) - trade-a-plane

Oct 25, 2025: $105,000(+$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Oct 13, 2025: $95,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 13, 2025

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