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2004 American Champion 7-Gcbc ExplorerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Rapid City, SD, USA

This 2004 American Champion 7-GCBC Explorer, registered as N117SG, is a one-of-a-kind example that has been completely restored following an incident in 2023 when a hangar door fell on it during a storm. The airframe was professionally repaired and recovered, with a paint scheme inspired by the new American Champion Decathlon design. The restoration included new fabric, new windscreen, greenhouse baggage door, new spark plugs, all new engine hoses, and a new carburetor. The aircraft has been upgraded to Scout gear, providing excellent prop clearance, and currently rides on 800x6 tires with a set of 850x6 Aero Classic Smooth Tundra tires...

Year
2004
Make
American Champion
Series
7-Gcbc
Model
7-GCBC Explorer
Tail #
N117SG
Serial #
1358-2004

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Backcountry, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
538 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,530 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,530 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
1,530 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Annual completed 2/26

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 250XL - GPS/Com

Comms

Garmin 250XL - GPS/Com

ADSB

SkyBeacon - ADSB Out

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2023
Interior Notes
Adjustable Front Seat, Hooker Harnesses, Rear Heat, Adjustable Cockpit Light
Exterior Notes
New Fabric and Paint, Scout Gear, 800x6 tires currently installed, 850x6 Aero Classic Smooth Tundra tires included, New Windscreen and Greenhouse, Baggage Door, New Spark Plugs, All New Engine Hoses, New Carburetor

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$159,000

Aircraft Location

Rapid City, SD, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 25, 2026: $159,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 25, 2026

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Asking Price

$159,000