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1979 American Champion ScoutSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Anchorage, AK, USA

This 1979 Bellanca Scout, registration N5044L, is a well-maintained example based in Anchorage, Alaska, with a total time of 1,240 hours on both the airframe and its Lycoming O-360-C1E 180 HP engine, which has a TBO of 2,000 hours. It was hangared for most of its life and has been maintained by Precision Plus Inc. for the last 20 years, with a recent annual completed by them and a new ELT battery installed. The logs are complete, and the aircraft is currently airworthy and VFR-only.

The Scout features a number of desirable upgrades, including Micro VGs, 31-inch Bushwheel tires, and a Landis Cargo Pod, making it well-suited for off-airport...

Year
1979
Make
American Champion
Series
Scout
Model
Scout
Tail #
N5044L
Serial #
305-79

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,240 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,240 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Sold with Fresh Annual. Maintained by Precision Plus Inc. for the last 20 years

Avionics

GPS

King KLX 135A - KLX GPS/COMM

Comms

Garmin SL-40 - Comm

ADSB

Stratus - ADS-B Out Transponder

EMS

Electronics International - Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Engine Analyzer

RC Allen - RC Digital Horizon Engine Analyzer with Fuel Flow

Fuel Scan

FS-450 - Fuel Scan

Intercom

Sigtronics - Intercom

USB Power Source

Cargo Pod

Landis - Cargo Pod

VGs

Micro VGs

Tires

Bushwheel - 31" Tires

Lighting

Strobe LED Landing Light

ELT

New ELT Battery

Interior & Exterior

Paint Rating
8/10
Exterior Notes
Fabric and Paint 8/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-C1E
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell Constant Speed

Asking Price

$110,000

Aircraft Location

Anchorage, AK, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 22, 2026: $110,000 - controller

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First Seen: Jul 22, 2026

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