2004 American Champion 7-GCBC EXPLORER for sale

2004 American Champion 7-GCBC EXPLORER

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$159,000
Location Rapid City, SD
Total Time 1,530 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,530 hrs
Serial # 1358-2004
Reg # N117SG
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

2004 American Champion 7GCBC Beautiful one-of-a-kind 7GCBC. The aircraft was completely restored in 2023 after a hangar door fell on it during a storm. The airframe was professionally repaired and recovered with a paint scheme based on the new American Champion Decathlon design. This airplane has been upgraded to Scout gear which gives it incredible prop clearance. Great backcountry airplane that's ready for its new owner. Lots of recent maintenance, this plane needs nothing. Bring your mechanic for a pre-buy and fly it home. Trades Welcome! Logs available on our website. AFTT: 1530.5 ETSN: 1530.5 PTSN: 1530.5 Useful Load: 538lbs Annual completed 2/26 Avionics: Garmin 250XL GPS/Com Garmin GTX327 Xponder Dynon Attitude Indicator USB Charging port SkyBeacon ADSB Out Interior: Adjustable Front Seat Hooker Harnesses Rear Heat Adjustable Cockpit Light Exterior: New Fabric and Paint Scout Gear 800x6 tires currently installed 850x6 Aero Classic Smooth Tundra tires included New Windscreen and Greenhouse Baggage Door New Spark Plugs All New Engine Hoses New Carburetor VGs included but not installed STC to remove door included. $159,000 Located at KRAP

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$159,000

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About This American Champion 7-GCBC EXPLORER

This 2004 American Champion 7-GCBC EXPLORER (N117SG) is a single engine piston with 1,530 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 7-GCBC EXPLORER aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $159,000 to $265,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $159,000.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,530 hours
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N117SG.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Rapid City, SD

Seller reported 18 more aircraft in SD →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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