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2006 American Champion 7-Gcbc High Country ExplorerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Mayfield, KY, USA

This 2006 American Champion 7-GCBC High Country Explorer, registration N799MA, presents with a notably low 365 hours total time since new. The aircraft sustained a hard landing in July 2024 at 357 hours, which prompted a comprehensive repair process. The airframe was repaired by Dawson Aircraft, and the engine was removed, disassembled, inspected, and repaired (IRAN) by G&N Aircraft, Inc. A new Sensenich propeller was installed at that time, which now has 8 hours since new. An annual inspection was completed in July 2025.

The aircraft is equipped with a 180 hp Superior O-360-A3A2 engine and features the factory "High Country" package, which...

Year
2006
Make
American Champion
Series
7GCBC
Model
7-GCBC HIGH Country Explorer
Tail #
N799MA
Serial #
1413-2006

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Utility, Recreational, Training, Aerobatic
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
365 hrs
Engine 1 Time
365 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
8 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Factory original and complete logbooks
Inspection Status
Annual inspection completed July 2025. Transponder certification next due August 2027. ELT battery due July 2027.

Avionics

PFD

Aspen Avionics EFD1000 - VFR Primary Flight Display PFD

GPS

Garmin GNC-250XL - GPS/Comm System (Digital Flip/Flop Frequency, Moving Map)

Comms

Garmin GNC-250XL - GPS/Comm System (Digital Flip/Flop Frequency, Moving Map)

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX-335 - Digital Transponder (ADS-B Out)/Mode "C" Blind Encoder

EMS/EIS

E.I. SR8 - E.I. Smart Engine Analyzer (4 EGT/4 CHT)

Audio

PS Engineering PM-1000 - PS 2-Place Intercom System

Additional Equipment

Intercom System

PS Engineering PM-1000 - PS 2-Place Intercom System

Vortex Generators

Oil Filter Adapter

Airwolf Remote Mount Oil Filter

Engine Heater

EZ Heat 440 - EZ Oil Sump Pad

Landing Gear

Aluminum Landing Gear

Exhaust System

Heavy Duty Motor Mounts/Exhaust System

Engine Monitor

E.I. SR8 - E.I. Smart Engine Analyzer (4 EGT/4 CHT)

Strobes

Dual Wing Tip Strobes

Vertical Speed Indicator

Auxiliary Power

Auxiliary 12V Power Plug

Aileron Spades

Speed Fairing Kit

Speed Fairing Kit (upper/lower struts)

Tinted Windows

Tinted Windows (Grey)

Rear Seat Heat Shroud

Wide Rear Seat

Metal Belly

Aft Baggage Door

Oil Quick Drain Valve

Oil Filter

Airwolf - Remote Mount Oil Filter

Landing Lights

Landing Light Bullet Spinner

Lighting

Navigational Lights, Landing Light, Dual Wing Tip Strobes

Oil System

Airwolf Remote Mount Oil Filter, Oil Quick Drain Valve

Heating System

EZ Heat 440 Oil Sump Heat Pad, Rear Seat Heat Shroud

Windows

Tinted Windows (Grey), Green House Roof

Oil Filter System

Airwolf Remote Mount Oil Filter, Oil Quick Drain Valve

Oil Drain System

Oil Quick Drain Valve

Engine Heating

EZ Heat 440 Oil Sump Heat Pad

Lighting System

Navigational Lights, Landing Light, Dual Wing Tip Strobes

Seating

Wide Rear Seat, Rear Seat Heat Shroud

Baggage System

Aft Baggage Door

Performance Modifications

Aileron Spades, Speed Fairing Kit (upper/lower struts), Vortex Generators, Bottom Cowl Flap Mod

Instrumentation

RC Allen 2600 Digital Attitude Indicator, Vertical Speed Indicator

Baggage

Aft Baggage Door

Power System

Auxiliary 12V Power Plug

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2006
Paint Year
2006
Interior Notes
Deluxe Interior Selections. Oak seats with buff trim. Elk upper side panel over buff lower sidewalls. Beige carpet with cream instrument panel and accessories.
Exterior Notes
Deluxe Citabria Stripe Scheme. Juneau White over Insignia Red with black over gold midline stripes. Juneau White wings with Insignia Red outboard tips accented with gold and black stripes.

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 76EM8S8-0-58

Asking Price

$179,500

Aircraft Location

Mayfield, KY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 16, 2025: $179,500 - trade-a-plane

Oct 16, 2025: $179,500(-$10,000) - controller

Aug 14, 2025: $189,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Aug 14, 2025

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