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Single-Engine Piston

2004 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-GCBC SCOUT

🕒 Listed 2 days ago
$184,900 fyiEstimate $152,000–$156,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable American Champion Single-Engine Piston listings ($170,429), then adjusts for:

  • Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
  • Airframe time +790 hr vs comps -1.6%
  • Engine time +867 hr vs comps -6.9%
  • ADS-B (77% of comps) +0.6%
  • Market supply: 1 for sale of 160 FAA-registered +4.4%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

2004
1,320 hrs
N162BC ✈ Flight Tracking
Aug 30, 2026 (27 hours ago)
465-2004
LYCOMING
1
TAMPA FL
★ 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
Pending Registration Individual
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Tampa, FL

Overview

Make / ModelAmerican Champion 8-GCBC SCOUT
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time1,320 hrs
Engine time1,320 SNEW
ADS-B

Description

AirplanesUSA proudly presents this exceptionally maintained backcountry beast! STOL performance on par with the Super Cub, but with better cross-country capability. Absolutely no expense spared in the care of this Scout. Complete logbooks and meticulous maintenance records. No known major damage history. Always hangared. Upgraded avionics. ADS-B. Needs absolutely nothing. You will not find a better example of this American Champion classic at this price point. Carbon Cub capability at half the price! Export and worldwide delivery are available. All trades considered. Call Dean Castillo at AirplanesUSA!

Modifications

uAvionix SkyBeacon ADS-B Out Micro Vortex Generators STC SA00795SE Cleveland Conversion Kit Wheels and Axles Custom Leather Glareshield Metal Belly Pan Skytec Starter New Magnetos 3/27/2006 Spin-on Oil Filter Cleveland Wheels and Brakes 31” Alaska Bushwheel STC SA01015SE Alaska Bushwheel Tailwheel Assembly STC SA01233SE Vortex Generators Extended Baggage Compartment Rear Battery Modification New Stainless Brake and Master Cylinder Lines 3/27/2026 New Aircraft Battery 3/27/2026 New L/R Wheel Cylinder O-Rings 3/27/2026 New Brake Pads 3/27/2026 New Oil Lines 3/37/2026 Oil filter adaptor Oil quick drain

Avionics

Garmin 696 Panel Mounted GPS Garmin 327 Transponder Garmin GTR-200 VHF COMM Electronics International Engine Analyzer Electronics International Oil Pressure/Temperature Electronics International Ammeter Electronics International Digital Tachometer JPI Fuel Computer PS Engineering Intercom Airtex 345 ELT with new battery 3/27/2026, Due 2028 UAvionix SkyBeacon Assembly ADS-B Out STC SA04362CH USB Power Supply S/N 63M053767

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.

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Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

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.

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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

Year2004
ManufacturerAMERICAN CHAMPION
Model8-GCBC SCOUT
Serial Number465-2004
Registration #N162BC
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesVFR
Based atTampa FL

Airframe

Total Time1,320
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING
Engine 1 Time1,320 SNEW
Engine TBO2000

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosGarmin 696 Panel Mounted GPS Garmin 327 Transponder Garmin GTR-200 VHF COMM Electronics International Engine Analyzer Electronics International Oil Pressure/Temperature Electronics International Ammeter Electronics International Digital Tachometer JPI Fuel Computer PS Engineering Intercom Airtex 345 ELT with new battery 3/27/2026, Due 2028 UAvionix SkyBeacon Assembly ADS-B Out STC SA04362CH USB Power Supply S/N 63M053767

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentuAvionix SkyBeacon ADS-B Out Micro Vortex Generators STC SA00795SE Cleveland Conversion Kit Wheels and Axles Custom Leather Glareshield Metal Belly Pan Skytec Starter New Magnetos 3/27/2006 Spin-on Oil Filter Cleveland Wheels and Brakes 31” Alaska Bushwheel STC SA01015SE Alaska Bushwheel Tailwheel Assembly STC SA01233SE Vortex Generators Extended Baggage Compartment Rear Battery Modification New Stainless Brake and Master Cylinder Lines 3/27/2026 New Aircraft Battery 3/27/2026 New L/R Wheel Cylinder O-Rings 3/27/2026 New Brake Pads 3/27/2026 New Oil Lines 3/37/2026 Oil filter adaptor Oil quick drain

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusSunray Wing Custom Paint, White with Red Striping and Accents

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Last flight

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