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2012 American Champion 7-Gcbc ExplorerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Mayfield, KY, USA

This 2012 American Champion 7-GCBC Explorer, registered as N1956H, presents an exceptionally low-time airframe with only 435 total hours since new. The aircraft has no damage history, has always been U.S. based, and has been hangared since new, with complete and original logbooks. It features a 160 HP Lycoming O-320-B2B engine and Sensenich propeller, both with 435 hours since new and a 2000-hour TBO. The March 2025 annual inspection is already completed.

The Explorer is equipped for VFR flight with a modern avionics suite including a panel-mounted Garmin GPSMAP 696 with Sirius XM weather capabilities, a Garmin SL-40 digital comm, and a...

Year
2012
Make
American Champion
Series
7GCBC
Model
7-GCBC Explorer
Tail #
N1956H
Serial #
1466-2012

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
435 hrs
Engine 1 Time
435 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
435 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete and Original Logbooks Since New
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Completed March 2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPSMAP 696 - GPSMAP Color GPS Panel Mounted with Sirius XM Weather/Stereo Capabilities

Comms

Garmin SL-40 - Digital Comm with Flip/Flop Frequency

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 335 - Digital ADS-B Compliant Transponder

Audio

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

Additional Equipment

Lighting System

LED Strobe/Navigational Light Combo, LED Landing Light (Nose Mount), LED "Wig-Wag" Landing/Taxi Lights (Outboard Wings), Rheostat Cabin Light

Oil System

AIRWOLF Oil Filter Adapter - AIRWOLF Remote Mounted Quick Drain

Landing Gear

Aluminum Landing Gear Legs, Main Wheel Fairings

Baggage Compartment

Extended Aft Baggage Compartment, Aft Baggage Door

Flight Instruments

RCA 2610-3 - RCA Digital Attitude Indicator, JPI Fuel Scan Digital Fuel Computer, E.I. Digital EGT/OAT/CHT (Single Probe), Quartz Hour Meter, Accelerometer (G-meter)

Speed Modifications

Speed Fairing Kit, Metal Belly, Aileron Spades

Cabin Features

Hooker 5-Point Harness - Wide Rear Seat, Aft Seat Heat Shroud, Tinted Windows, Greenhouse Roof, (Front/Rear), Photo Window (Left Side), Internal Auxiliary Power Receptacle

Electrical System

Concorde Battery - Lightweight (Firewall Mounted)

Emergency Equipment

ACK E-04 - ACK 406 Emergency Locator Transmitter (with Remote On/Off Switch)

Baggage System

Extended Aft Baggage Compartment Aft Baggage Door

Airframe Modifications

Speed Fairing Kit Metal Belly Aileron Spades Internal Auxiliary Power Receptacle

Interior Features

Wide Rear Seat Aft Seat Heat Tinted Windows Greenhouse Roof Hooker 5-Point Harnesses (Front/Rear) Photo Window (Left Side)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2012
Paint Year
2012
Interior Notes
Optional Deluxe Fabrics and Vinyls: Oak Seat Inserts Trimmed in Tan. Buckskin Upper Side Panel Over Tan Lower Wall. Sand Carpet with Matching Accessories and Panel. Excellent Condition, Very Well Cared for Explorer.
Exterior Notes
Optional Deluxe Citabria Stripe Paint Scheme: Juneau White Over Boston Maroon with Gold Midline Stripes. Juneau White Wheel Pants with Matching Accents. Note: Accent Stripes Have Been Removed from Wheel Pants. Excellent Condition, Very Well Cared for Explorer. Gorgeous Cosmetics and Shows as a Hangared Airplane.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320 B2B
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 74DM6S8-1-56

Asking Price

$234,500

Aircraft Location

Mayfield, KY, USA

Listing Details

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Price History

Oct 6, 2025: $234,500 - trade-a-plane

Oct 6, 2025: $234,500 - controller

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