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American Champion

American Champion Citabria 7GCAA

CH7B
Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Single-Engine Piston✓ in production1964 present
Range
467 NM · 865 km
MTOW
748 kg
Cruise
109 kt · 202 km/h
Seats
2
2 seats (pilot included)
New price
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Specifications for the 7GCAA variant. Sources: en.wikipedia.org (checked on 10/10/2026).

The American Champion Citabria 7GCAA is a single-engine piston in production since 1964. It has a range of 467 nm, a cruise speed of 109 kt (202 km/h), 2 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 26 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight
Jan 01, 1964
FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
5,238

Tandem two-seat high-wing tailwheel aircraft derived from the Champion 7, produced since the mid-1960s by the Champion line, Bellanca and now American Champion: the name is the word airbatic spelled backward. In Brazil it is used in flying clubs for tailwheel instruction, basic aerobatics and glider towing. The family remains in production in the United States.

Detailed specs

Performance

Power
150 hp (112 kW)
Engine
Lycoming O-320-A2B, 150 hp (FAA TCDS A-759), or O-320-B2B, 160 hp (later versions)

Cabin and comfort

Detailed specs pending

Avionics and engines

Detailed specs pending

Operating costs

Data source
consumo: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-fact-sheets/american-champion-citabria | motor: https://www.lycoming.com/sites/default/files/file/2026-07/SI1009BF_%20TBO_Schedule.pdf ; https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpages/07-22801.php
Last updated
2026

External dimensions

Overall length
6.74 m
Wingspan
10.19 m
Height
2.35 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
508 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
748 kg
Fuel capacity
136 L
Fuel capacity
243 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
2 typical seats (pilot included)
Length
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Width
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Height
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Volume
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Baggage
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History

First flight - 1964

1964

Brazil Fleet

36 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)

Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.

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Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

American Champion Citabria 7GCAA for sale now

Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.

Registrations in Brazil

11 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PR-CNAPR-SJCPR-TMSPS-CITPT-CJNPT-IEGPT-IOCPT-IZEPT-JGRPT-JOOPT-JOP

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the American Champion Citabria 7GCAA?

The maximum range is 467 nm (467 NM · 865 km).

How fast is the American Champion Citabria 7GCAA?

Cruise speed is 109 kt, equivalent to 202 km/h.

How many passengers does the American Champion Citabria 7GCAA seat?

The American Champion Citabria 7GCAA has 2 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 1 passenger.

How many American Champion Citabria 7GCAA are there in Brazil?

There are 26 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.