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2008 American Champion 7-Gcbc ExplorerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Manassas, VA, USA

This is an extremely low-time 2008 American Champion 7-GCBC Explorer, offered for sale at $265,000 and based in Manassas, Virginia. With only 453 hours since new on both the airframe and the Lycoming O-320-B2B engine and Sensenich propeller, it has just completed its annual inspection in May 2025.

The aircraft was upgraded with a modern panel featuring dual Garmin G5s, an Aera 660, a GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In and Out, and a JPI EDM-700 engine monitor. The seats were refurbished in 2025 with new leather and foam, and the strong 2025 compression readings are recorded at 78/77/79/76. Additional equipment includes aileron spades, speed...

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Useful Load
542.42 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
453 hrs
Engine 1 Time
453 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
453 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection completed May 2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin Aera 660

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX (ADS-B and Out)

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX (ADS-B and Out)

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Dual

EMS

JPI EDM-700 - JPI Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Aileron Spades

Speed Fairings

Baggage Door

Greenhouse Roof

Heated Pitot Tube

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2025
Interior Notes
Seats Refurbished in 2025 with New Leather and Foam

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-B2B
Propeller Model
Sensenich Propeller

Asking Price

$265,000

Aircraft Location

Manassas, VA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

May 9, 2026: $265,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: May 9, 2026

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