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1979 American Champion Citabria 7ECASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • MI, USA

This 1979 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA, registered as N503RB and serial number 1293-79, is a well-maintained aerobatic two-seater that has been comprehensively updated. The aircraft underwent a major restoration completed in May 2015, which included media-blasting and powder-coating the fuselage, installing new metal spar wings, completely recovering and painting the fabric, and fitting a brand new interior with leather seats and Hooker Harness 206 series seat belts. The total airframe time stands at 6,120.2 hours, with a fresh annual inspection completed in April 2026.

The panel was modernized in 2024 with a Garmin G3X Touch EFIS as the primary...

Year
1979
Make
American Champion
Series
Citabria
Model
Citabria 7ECA
Tail #
N503RB
Serial #
1293-79

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
630 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,120 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,349 hrs (TSMOH)
Prop 1 Time
361 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual Inspection Completed In April 2026

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G3X Touch - EFIS System

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX With ADS-B And WAAS

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX With ADS-B And WAAS

Comms

Garmin GTR 200B - GTR VHF Com

EMS

Garmin GEA 24B - GEA Engine Adapter

Additional Equipment

Adahrs

Garmin GSU 25D - GSU ADAHRS

Magnetometer

Garmin GMU 11 - GMU Magnetometer

Antenna

GA 35 - GA WAAS Antenna

Compass

Magnetic Compass

Dual Controls

Wheel Pants

Comes With Wheel Pants - Great Condition

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2015
Paint Year
2015
Interior Notes
Brand New Interior In 2015 Leather Seats Everything Is Brand New
Exterior Notes
Comes With Wheel Pants - Great Condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-235-K2C
Engine Power
115 HP

Asking Price

$98,750

Aircraft Location

MI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 7, 2026: $98,750 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jun 7, 2026

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Asking Price

$98,750