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1978 American Champion Citabria 7GCBCSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Jefferson, NC, USA

This 1978 Bellanca Citabria 7GCBC, registration 5507Y, is a rare low-time example showing just 668 hours total time on the airframe and engine. The seller reports it is in original condition with no damage history, and the wood spars are described as being in pristine condition.

The aircraft completed its July 2026 annual with a new AWI exhaust, and compressions are reported to be all in the 70s. A new ELT battery was also installed in July 2026. The panel is well equipped, featuring dual AV-30s, an AV20, a GNC250XL GPS/Comm, a GTX327 transponder, a VAL2000 ILS/GS, and an intercom. It offers ADS-B in/out, the AV30 Link option with wireless...

Year
1978
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria
Model
Citabria 7GCBC
Tail #
5507Y
Serial #
1044-78

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Training, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
668 hrs
Engine 1 Time
668 hrs (TTSN)
Inspection Status
July 2026 annual with compressions all in the 70s

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNC 250XL - GNC GPS/Comm

Comms

Garmin GNC 250XL - GNC GPS/Comm, VAL ILS/GS

Audio

Intercomm

ADSB

ADS-B out

ADS-B In

PFD

AV 30 - Dual AV units with Link option with wireless updates and flight plan upload direct from Foreflight, AV remote Magnetometer

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder

Exhaust System

AWI - New AWI exhaust

ELT Battery

New ELT battery July 2026

USB Power Ports

USB power ports with digital voltage meter

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Original condition
Exterior Notes
Original condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$94,500

Aircraft Location

Jefferson, NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 23, 2026: $94,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 23, 2026

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Asking Price

$94,500