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2005 American Champion 7-Gcbc High Country ExplorerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Willcox, AZ, USA

This 2005 American Champion 7-GCBC High Country Explorer, registration N78SE, is a VFR-certified single-engine piston aircraft based in Willcox, Arizona, and offered at $140,000. The airframe shows 2,012 total hours, while the 180-horsepower Superior Vantage O-360-A3A2 engine has 762 hours since top overhaul. The Sensenich 76EM8S8-0-58 two-blade aluminum fixed-pitch propeller has 2,012 hours since new. The seller states the aircraft has no damage history and describes it as well-maintained and hangared in Arizona, with an annual completed in 02/2025. The airframe is certified for limited aerobatics at +5/-2g and features a metal spar. Useful...

Year
2005
Make
American Champion
Series
Explorer
Model
7-GCBC HIGH Country Explorer
Tail #
N78SE
Serial #
1382-2005

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,012 hrs
Engine 1 Time
762 hrs
Prop 1 Time
2,012 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Annual Completed: 02/2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin Aera 660 - GPS (Bluetooth to phone/iPad)

Comms

Garmin SL40 - Comm Radio

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - Transponder (ADS-B IN/OUT)

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - Transponder (ADS-B IN/OUT)

EMS

Electronics International CHT/EGT

Additional Equipment

Clock, Timer, G-Meter, Voltmeter, OAT

GT-50 - (Clock, Timer, G-Meter, Voltmeter, OAT)

Turn Coordinator

Mid-Continent Turn Coordinator - Instruments and Avionics

Intercom

PM1000 - Intercom

Headset Jacks

Dual Powered Lemo Plug & Dual Prong Headset Jacks

PTT

Front and Rear PTT

Tailwheel Suspension

T3X - Dual Shock Tailwheel Suspension

Tires

26x10.50-6 Bushwheel Tires

Landing Gear

Lightweight Aluminum Gear

Aileron Spades

Vortex Generators

Remote Oil Filter

Seats

Adjustable Front Seat, Bucket Foam Seats w/Folding Backs

Harnesses

Front & Rear 5-Point Harnesses

Heater

Front & Rear Cabin Heater

Cabin Air Vents

Soundproofing

Sun Visor

Rosen - Sun Visor

Fuel System

36 Gallon Fuel System

Exhaust System

Stainless Steel Exhaust

Starter

SKY-TEC 149-12XLT - SKY-TEC Starter

Alternator

70 Amp Alternator

Landing Light

LED Landing/Taxi Light

Parking Brake

Stall Warning Indicator

Baggage Door

Cargo Net

Baggage Area Cargo Net

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-360-A3A2
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 76EM8S8-0-58

Asking Price

$140,000

Aircraft Location

Willcox, AZ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 31, 2026: $140,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Oct 31, 2026

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