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

This 2008 American Champion 7-GCBC Explorer, registered as N133MA, is a low-time aircraft with only 453 total hours since new. Based at AFJ in Washington, Pennsylvania, it is IFR-capable and currently available for $249,000. The airframe last received an annual inspection in May 2025 by Friend AirCare, and the July 2025 compression readings were strong at 78 / 77 / 79 / 76. As of the July update, the aircraft is undergoing the installation of four new cylinders and a 500-hour magneto inspection on the Lycoming O-320-B2B engine, which also has 453 hours since new and a 2,200-hour TBO. The propeller is a two-blade Sensenich.

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Year: 2008

Make: American Champion

Series: Explorer

Model: 7-GCBC Explorer

Tail #: N133MA

Serial #: 1443-2008

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Training, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 542.42 lbs

Seats: 2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 453 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 453 hrs (SNEW)

Inspection Status: Annual Inspection completed May 2025 by Friend AirCare in Washington, PA (KAFJ). July 2025 Compressions: 78 / 77 / 79 / 76.

Avionics

Comms

Garmin SL-30

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - One ADI

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - One HSI

GPS

Garmin Aera 660

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX (ADS-B Out)

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX (ADS-B Out)

Audio

PS Engineering PM3000

EMS

JPI EDM-700

Additional Equipment

ELT

ACK E-04

Aileron Spades

Starter

Sky-Tec Starter

Baggage Door

Heated Pitot Tube

Vortex Generators

Micro Vortex Generators

Tailwheel

Alaskan Bushwheel - Tailwheel

Tailwheel Shimmy Dampener

Rear Seat

Wide Rear Seat

Rear Seat Heater

Landing Gear

Aluminum Main Landing Gear

Cabin Speaker

Oil Filter

Airwolf Remote Oil Filter

Speed Fairings

Power Receptacle

Greenhouse Roof

Mounting Rack

Air Gizmos Mounting Rack

Clock

Davtron M803 - Clock w/ Temp Probe

Cabin Light

Wing Tip Strobe Lights

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2025

Interior Notes: 2 passenger interior. Seats finished in two-tone tan leather. Tan and black vinyl and two-tone leather trim and black carpet.

Exterior Notes: Split color black and white base with gold and black stars and stripes.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type: Piston

Engine Count: 1

Engine Make: Lycoming

Engine Model: O-320-B2B

Propeller Model: Sensenich 2-blade

Asking Price

$249,000

Aircraft Location

PA, USA

Listing Details

: Used

: For Sale

Price History

Jul 7, 2026: $249,000 - controller

Jul 7, 2026: $249,000(-$16,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 25, 2026: $265,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 25, 2026

Asking Price

$249,000

Aircraft Location

PA, USA

Listing Details

: Used

: For Sale

Price History

Jul 7, 2026: $249,000 - controller

Jul 7, 2026: $249,000(-$16,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 25, 2026: $265,000 - trade-a-plane

+1 more price changes

Contact Seller

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First Seen: Apr 25, 2026

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