1979 American Champion Citabria 7ECA
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics Flight Deck: • Primary Display: Garmin G3X Touch EFIS System. • Transponder: Garmin GTX 345 with ADS-B and WAAS. • Radio: Garmin GTR 200B VHF Com. • Other Components: Installed GEA 24B engine adapter
GSU 25D ADAHRS GMU 11 magnetometer and GA 35 WAAS antenna Magnetic Compass Dual Controls.Description
Overview: This Bellanca 7ECA (N503RB) is a well-maintained aircraft that underwent a major restoration in 2015, including a media-blasted and powder-coated fuselage, new metal spar wings, and a completely new interior. It features a modern avionics suite installed in 2024, highlighted by a Garmin G3X Touch EFIS, GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B, and a GTR 200B Com radio. With a total airframe time of 6,120.2 hours and a fresh annual inspection completed in April 2026, this aircraft is fully updated and ready for your next adventure or aerobatic flight.
Engine
• Total Time (TT): 6,120 Hours • Engine: 1,349 TSMOH (Lycoming O-235-K2C @115HP) • Propeller: 361 SPOH • Useful Load: 630 lbs (Max Gross Weight 1,750 lbs) • Fuel Capacity: 36 Gallons (2 - 18 Gallon Tanks) • Annual Status: Completed April 2026
Propeller
Airframe, Engine Modifications: The aircraft underwent an extensive restoration completed on May 4, 2015, at Tach 1,881.6 (TTAF 6,022.3): • Structure: The airframe was disassembled, media blasted, and powder coated. New metal spar wings were installed. • Covering: All fabric covering was removed from the fuselage and control surfaces, then recovered and painted. Comes with wheel pants - great condition. • Interior: Installed a new interior, including carpet, side walls, and armrests. Installed Hooker Harness 206 series seat belts. • Systems: Replaced aircraft wiring, circuit breaker panel, and the electrical system.
Interior
Brand new interior in 2015 Leather seats everything is brand new
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ASG-Aviation Solutions Group
trade-a-plane.com
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$98,750
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Lapeer, MI | Jun 06, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This American Champion Citabria 7ECA
This 1979 American Champion Citabria 7ECA (N503RB) is a single engine piston with 6,120 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 Citabria 7ECA aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,900 to $98,750. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $98,750.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N503RB.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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