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2004 American Champion 8-Gcbc ScoutSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Tampa, FL, USA

This 2004 American Champion 8-GCBC Scout, serial number 465-2004, is offered for sale at $184,900 by AirplanesUSA. Registered as N162BC and based in Tampa, Florida, the aircraft has accumulated 1,320 total hours since new, with the Lycoming O-360-C1G engine also at 1,320 hours since factory new and 1,267 hours since a major overhaul. The seller describes the aircraft as a "backcountry beast" with STOL performance comparable to a Super Cub but better cross-country capability, and states "no known major damage history." The airframe benefits from a 72-gallon fuel capacity, a useful load of 708 lbs., and a basic empty weight of 1,417.54 lbs....

Year
2004
Make
American Champion
Series
Scout
Model
8-GCBC Scout
Tail #
N162BC
Serial #
465-2004

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,320 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,320 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
455 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete Logs Yes, Complete and Original Logs and Records

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 696 - Panel Mounted GPS

Comms

Garmin GTR-200 - VHF COMM

Traffic

Garmin 327 - Transponder

ADSB

UAvionix SkyBeacon - Assembly ADS-B Out STC SA04362CH

EMS

Electronics International Engine Analyzer - JPI

Audio

PS Engineering Intercom

Additional Equipment

Stol Modifications

Alaska Bushwheel STC SA01015SE - 31” STC Assembly STC STC

Electrical System

Skytec Starter - New Magnetos 3/27/2006, Spin-on Oil Filter, New Aircraft Battery 3/27/2026, Rear Battery Modification, New Stainless Brake and Master Cylinder Lines 3/27/2026, New Oil Lines 3/37/2026, Oil filter adaptor, Oil quick drain

Additional Equipment

Cleveland Conversion Kit - Wheels Axles, Custom Leather Glareshield, Metal Belly Pan, Extended Baggage Compartment, New L/R Wheel Cylinder O-Rings 3/27/2026, New Brake Pads 3/27/2026

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Airtex 345 - ELT with new battery 3/27/2026, Due 2028

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Black/Gray Vinyl with Cloth Inserts, Black Carpet
Exterior Notes
Sunray Wing Custom Paint, White with Red Striping and Accents

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-C1G
Propeller Model
MTV-15-B/203-58 Three Blade, Constant Speed Composite Propeller

Asking Price

$184,900

Aircraft Location

Tampa, FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 31, 2026: $184,900(-$5,099) - controller

Sep 27, 2025: $189,999(-$5,000) - controller

Jul 17, 2025: $194,999(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 7, 2025

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Asking Price

$184,900