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2010 American Champion 7-Gcbc ExplorerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Mayfield , KY USA

This 2010 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Explorer, registered as N4952S with serial number 1458-2010, is a comprehensively equipped example currently offered at $269,500. The airframe shows just 365 hours total time since new, with the seller reporting no damage history, consistent U.S. basing, and hangared storage since new. The aircraft has been maintained with original and complete logbooks, with an annual inspection completed in May 2026. Its IFR certification, covering altimeter, static, and transponder checks, is current through September 1, 2027, and the ELT battery is due for replacement in July 2030. The useful load is listed at...

Year
2010
Make
American Champion
Series
Explorer
Model
7-GCBC Explorer
Tail #
N4952S
Serial #
1458-2010

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
365 hrs
Engine 1 Time
330 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
330 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Original and complete logbooks since new.
Inspection Status
Annual inspection completed May 2026. IFR certification (altimeter/static and transponder) due by September 1, 2027. ELT battery due July 2030.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin Aera 796 - Portable panel mount)

Comms

Garmin SL-40 - Touchscreen WAAS/GPS/Nav/Comm

xpdr

Garmin GTX-327 - Digital Transponder/Mode C Encoder

ADSB

uAvionics skyBeacon - Remote ADS-B Transponder free FIS-B weather and traffic)

intercom

PS Engineering PM-3000 - PS 2-Place Stereo Intercom System w/ Cabin Speaker

ELT

Kannad AF Integra 406 - AF Emergency Locator Transmitter w/ Remote Switch

EMS

E.I. US-8A - E.I. Ultimate Engine Analyzer, E.I. Digital Oil Pressure/Temp, E.I. Digital Volts/Amps, E.I. Digital Tachometer (recording), E.I. Digital Fuel Computer

attitudeIndicator

RC Allen 2600 - RC w/ Inclinometer

PFD

Garmin G3X Touch - PFD/MFD w/ optional Engine Indication System "EIS" (10.6" landscape)

MFD

Garmin G3X Touch - PFD/MFD w/ optional Engine Indication System "EIS" (10.6" landscape)

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345R - Remote Mount ADS-B in/out Transponder (subscription free FIS-B weather and traffic)

Weather

Garmin GDL 51R - Remote SiriusXM Receiver (XM weather and/or stereo)

Audio

PS Engineering PM 3000 - PS 2-Place Stereo Intercom System w/ Cabin Speaker, Front/Rear Control Stick Push-to-Talk

EFIS

Garmin G5 - Electronic Flight Instrument "EFI"

Additional Equipment

Landing Gear

Aluminum Main Landing Gear Legs, 8.50x6 Main Tires

Tires

8.50x6 Main Tires

Speed Fairing

Speed Fairing Kit (upper struts only)

Photo Door

Split Photo Door and Photo Window

Vortex Generators

Micro AeroDynamics - Vortex Generators

Engine Preheater

Reiff - Engine Preheater

Pitot Tube

Heated Pitot Tube

Belly

Metal Belly

Seating

Wide Rear Seat

Baggage

Rear Baggage Door Extended Aft Baggage Compartment

Windows

Tinted Windows

Battery

EarthX RG25 - Lithium Main Battery (firewall mount)

Fire Extinguisher

Cabin Fire Extinguisher

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Kannad AF Integra - AF 406 Emergency Locator Transmitter w/ Remote Switch

Lighting

Whelen Parmetheus G3 - Landing Light, Wing Nav Lights, LED Landing Light, Tail Beacon, LED Under Panel Lighting, LED Cargo/Footwell Lighting, LED Over Shoulder Downlights, Dual Wing Tip Strobes

Magneto

Surefly - Electronic Magneto (right)

Air Filter

Challenger - Re-Cleanable Air Filter

Wheels/Tires

Desser Aero Classic 8.50 - Main Tires

Oil Filter

B&C - B&C External Oil Filter Adapter

Internal Auxiliary Power Receptacle

Battery Tender

Battery Tinder/Minder

Exterior Lighting

All LED lighting inside and out

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2010
Paint Year
2010
Interior Notes
Custom leather seat kit by Sport Aircraft Seats. Black leather seats with light grey topography terrain stitch pattern. Upgraded ultra-light black carbon fiber floor kit. Charcoal upper side panel over slate lower sidewalls. Custom charcoal instrument panel housing all electrical switches and circuit breakers. Removable camo boat deck flooring.
Exterior Notes
Optional Deluxe Scallop Paint Scheme. All over Champion Yellow with Insignia Blue scallop scheme. Very well cared for hangared Explorer and shows. Paint and fabric are in excellent condition.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-B2B
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 74DM6S8-1-54

Asking Price

$269,500

Aircraft Location

Mayfield , KY USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 31, 2026: $269,500 - barnstormers

Jun 3, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

May 5, 2025: $219,500 - controller

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First Seen: May 5, 2025

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