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2004 AMERICAN CHAMPION 7-GCBC HIGH COUNTRY EXPLORER
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable American Champion Single-Engine Piston listings ($184,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +0 vs comparable listings -0.8%
- Airframe time -226 hr vs comps +0.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (38% of comps) +2.9%
- ADS-B (75% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 231 FAA-registered +3.2%
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Overview
| Make / Model | American Champion 7-GCBC HIGH COUNTRY EXPLORER |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 475 hrs |
| Engine time | 475 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN aera 660 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | August 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
2004 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC "HIGH COUNTRY" Explorer. LOW TIME, NDH, Very nice inside and out. 475 hrs TTSN. GARMIN equipped with GNS430, Dual G5s Attitude and HSI, GTX345 ADS-B in/out xpdr, GMA340 Audio Panel and aera660 color GPS displaying FIS-B weather and traffic. 180 HP! Metal belly, 8 probe smartscanner, JPI fuel scanner. Fresh August annual inspection. Call Midwest Aviation, Inc. located in Mayfield, KY (M25).
Modifications
“High Country” Package: Superior Vantage 180HP Engine 76” Sensenich Propeller Aluminum Landing Gear 8.00 x 6” Tires Vortex Generators Bottom Cowl Flap Mod Heavy Duty Motor Mounts/Exhaust System Operational Group: Navigational Lights LED Landing Light Bullet Spinner Rheostat Cabin Light Dual Wing Tip Strobes Airwolf Remote Mount Oil Filter Engine Preheat Heated Pitot Tube Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator “AI” Garmin G5 Horizontal Situation Indicator “HSI” Vertical Speed Indicator Electric Turn Coordinator E.I. SR-8 SmartScanner (4 EGT/4 CHT) E.I. Digital Recording Tachometer J.P. Instruments FS450 Fuel Scan Aileron Spades Auxiliary 12v Power Plug Metal Belly Aft Baggage Door Speed Fairing Kit Green House Roof Tinted Windows (Grey) Aft Wide Seat Aft Seat Position Heat Shroud Photo Window (left side)
Avionics
Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel/3LMB/2 place intercom system Garmin GNS-430 GPS/Nav/Comm w/ Glideslope Garmin GTX-345 Digital ADS-B in/out Transponder (FIS-B subscription free weather and traffic) Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Attitude Indicator Garmin G5 Horizontal Situation Indicator “HSI” Garmin aera660 Portable Aviation Navigator (displays FIS-B weather and traffic) Front/Rear Control Stick Push-to-Talk Emergency Locator Transmitter Avionics Master Switch *Some avionics require activation and subscription fees.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN CHAMPION |
| Model | 7-GCBC HIGH COUNTRY EXPLORER |
| Serial Number | 1360-2004 |
| Registration # | N715AC |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | M25 |
Airframe
| Total Time | 475 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,950 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,308 lb |
| Useful Load | 642 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 36 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | SUPERIOR AIR PARTS O-360-A3A2 |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 475 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 1500 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 475 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel/3LMB/2 place intercom system Garmin GNS-430 GPS/Nav/Comm w/ Glideslope Garmin GTX-345 Digital ADS-B in/out Transponder (FIS-B subscription free weather and traffic) Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Attitude Indicator Garmin G5 Horizontal Situation Indicator “HSI” Garmin aera660 Portable Aviation Navigator (displays FIS-B weather and traffic) Front/Rear Control Stick Push-to-Talk Emergency Locator Transmitter Avionics Master Switch *Some avionics require activation and subscription fees. |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | “High Country” Package: Superior Vantage 180HP Engine 76” Sensenich Propeller Aluminum Landing Gear 8.00 x 6” Tires Vortex Generators Bottom Cowl Flap Mod Heavy Duty Motor Mounts/Exhaust System Operational Group: Navigational Lights LED Landing Light Bullet Spinner Rheostat Cabin Light Dual Wing Tip Strobes Airwolf Remote Mount Oil Filter Engine Preheat Heated Pitot Tube Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator “AI” Garmin G5 Horizontal Situation Indicator “HSI” Vertical Speed Indicator Electric Turn Coordinator E.I. SR-8 SmartScanner (4 EGT/4 CHT) E.I. Digital Recording Tachometer J.P. Instruments FS450 Fuel Scan Aileron Spades Auxiliary 12v Power Plug Metal Belly Aft Baggage Door Speed Fairing Kit Green House Roof Tinted Windows (Grey) Aft Wide Seat Aft Seat Position Heat Shroud Photo Window (left side) |
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Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 2 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2004 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual inspection to be completed August 2026. Transponder certification is due October 2028. ELT battery next due March 2032. Specifications subject to verification upon inspection. |
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Operating costs & specifications — American Champion 7GCBC
Typical model-level figures for the American Champion 7GCBC (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 480 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 111 kts · 128 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 296.0 / 310.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 7GCBC seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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