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2002 American Champion 8-Gcbc ScoutSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Olathe, KS, USA

This 2002 American Champion 8-GCBC Scout, registration N180CG, is an exceptionally well-equipped IFR example currently offered at $259,500. With only 990 total hours on both the airframe and the Lycoming O-360-C1G engine (2,000-hour TBO), the aircraft benefits from a new left electronic ignition and an MT reversible composite propeller with just 100 hours since overhaul. It recently came off freshwater floats, and the float kit remains with the aircraft, though the floats themselves have been removed by Wipaire.

The panel has been fully modernized to the same standard as current 2026 models, with new avionics installed by the American...

Year
2002
Make
American Champion
Series
Scout
Model
8-GCBC Scout
Tail #
N180CG
Serial #
434-2002

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
990 hrs
Engine 1 Time
990 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
100 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Annual and IFR certification completed 5/2025. Prop Strike due to float cable breaking during docking 4/22 IRAN completed by Poplar Grove.

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G3X Touch

GPS

Garmin GNX375

ADSB

Garmin GNX375 - (ADS-B Out/In)

ADS-B In

Garmin GNX375 - (ADS-B Out/In)

AP

Garmin GFC 500

MFD

Garmin G5 - Backup

Comms

Garmin GTR 205 - GTR Color Display Comm

EMS

Engine Monitor (included in G3X system)

Additional Equipment

Float Kit

Float Kit installed, aircraft was recently on floats (freshwater only). Floats removed recently by Wipaire.

Wig Wag Lighting

Wig Wag in Wing Lighting System

Baggage Door

Heated Pitot

Vortex Generators

Engine Heater

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-C1G
Propeller Model
MT MTV-15-B-C

Asking Price

$259,500

Aircraft Location

Olathe, KS, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Dec 20, 2025: $259,500 - controller

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First Seen: Dec 20, 2025

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