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2004 American Champion 7-Gcbc High Country ExplorerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Mayfield, KY, USA

This 2004 American Champion 7-GCBC High Country Explorer, registration N715AC, is a low-time taildragger showing just 475 hours total time on the airframe and engine, with complete original logbooks since new and no damage history reported. The aircraft has always been U.S. based and hangared since new. It is based at M25 in Mayfield, Kentucky, and is offered at $229,500.

The engine is a Superior Air Parts O-360-A3A2 producing 180 horsepower, with 475 hours since new and 125 hours since an IRAN by G&N Aircraft; the engine TBO is 1,500 hours. The propeller is a two-blade aluminum Sensenich, also with 475 hours since new. The High Country...

Year
2004
Make
American Champion
Series
Explorer
Model
7-GCBC HIGH Country Explorer
Tail #
N715AC
Serial #
1360-2004

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
642 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
475 hrs
Engine 1 Time
475 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
475 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs: Yes. No damage history. Always U.S. based and hangered since new. Original and complete logbooks since new.
Inspection Status
Annual inspection to be completed August 2026. Transponder certification is due October 2028. ELT battery next due March 2032. Specifications subject to verification upon inspection.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - GPS/Nav/Comm w/ Glideslope; Portable Aviation Navigator (displays FIS-B weather and traffic)

Comms

Garmin GNS 430 - GPS/Nav/Comm w/ Glideslope

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel/3LMB/2 place intercom system

Weather

Garmin GTX 345 - Digital ADS-B in/out Transponder (FIS-B subscription free weather)

Traffic

Garmin GTX 345 - Digital ADS-B in/out Transponder (FIS-B subscription free traffic)

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - Digital ADS-B in/out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - Digital ADS-B in/out Transponder

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Electronic Flight Instrument Attitude Indicator

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Horizontal Situation Indicator 'HSI'

EMS

E.I. SR-8 SmartScanner - E.I. EGT/4 CHT); J.P.

Additional Equipment

High Country Package

Superior Vantage 180HP Engine; 76'' Sensenich Propeller; Aluminum Landing Gear; 8.00 x 6'' Tires; Vortex Generators; Bottom Cowl Flap Mod; Heavy Duty Motor Mounts/Exhaust System

Navigational Lights

LED Landing Light

Bullet Spinner

Rheostat Cabin Light

Dual Wing Tip Strobes

Airwolf Remote Mount Oil Filter

Airwolf - Remote Mount Oil Filter

Engine Preheat

Heated Pitot Tube

Vertical Speed Indicator

Electric Turn Coordinator

Digital Recording Tachometer

E.I. - E.I. Digital Recording Tachometer

Aileron Spades

Auxiliary 12v Power Plug

Metal Belly

Aft Baggage Door

Speed Fairing Kit

Green House Roof

Tinted Windows

Tinted Windows (Grey)

Aft Wide Seat

Aft Seat Position

Heat Shroud

Photo Window

Photo Window (left side)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2004
Paint Year
2004
Interior Notes
Black interior selections with grey instrument panel.
Exterior Notes
Juneau White over Insignia Red with black and gold midline stripes. Juneau White wings with Insignia Red outboard striped tips with gold and black striped accents.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Superior Air Parts
Engine Model
O-360-A3A2
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 2-Blade Aluminum

Asking Price

$229,500

Aircraft Location

Mayfield, KY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 19, 2026: $229,500(+$5,000) - controller

Sep 17, 2025: $224,500 - controller

Sep 16, 2025: $224,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Sep 16, 2025

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