2010 AMERICAN CHAMPION 7-GCBC EXPLORER
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable American Champion 7GCBC series listings ($219,250), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -61 hr vs comps +0.1%
- Engine time -61 hr vs comps +0.5%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (25% of comps) +8.2%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 231 FAA-registered +3.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | American Champion 7-GCBC EXPLORER |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 365 hrs |
| Engine time | 365 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345R |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GDL 51R |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | SiriusXM |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | May 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
2010 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Explorer. Super low time and LOADED WITH GARMIN! 365 hrs TTSN! Garmin G3X Touch w/ optional Engine Ind Sys. GTN750Xi, GTX345R ADS-B in/out Xpdr, Flight Stream 510, G5 EFI, GDL51R Sirius XM receiver, GCO14 carbon monoxide detector, GSB15 USB-C charging ports. PS Engineering PM3000 stereo intercom. ANR LEMO jacks. ALL LED lighting inside and out, SUREFLY electronic mag, EarthX RG25 Lithium battery, aluminum gear legs, Desser aero classic 8.50 main tires, metal belly, extended aft baggage, vortex generators, veneer mixture control, lightweight carbon fiber floor, CUSTOM seats w/ topography design stitching! Price a new one then buy this one! Midwest Aviation located in Mayfield, KY (M25). Documents: - N4952S Propeller Logs 2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041536720&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA1kR37PO0mW0oTyKxraVQfAFS%2fHORC0h9B6Aei8xOt2bV6dylZnXGN8YQ9g4YXedDg%3d - N4952S Engine Logs 2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041536719&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA0qjPmAe0aVOeaaJ0BMO%2bo3b1FOwoi4U0O%2bwfo8Z7TJKjWjmr00YR1rE17Y8mghlRo%3d - N4952S Airframes Logs 2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041536718&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA2wqBdPEwi2cS9oMcq3D23likpzT24GRsaW9pLIRAHajK%2b4jePH9lWoF5MbVmwwEbk%3d
Modifications
Operational Group: Navigational Lights LED Landing Light Bullet Spinner Rheostat Cabin Light Dual Wing Tip Strobes Lycoming 160HP Engine (LYCON port/tuned) SUREFLY Electronic Magneto (right) Tempest UREM40 Fine Wire Spark Plugs EarthX RG25 Lithium Main Battery (firewall mount) B&C External Oil Filter Adapter Oil Quick Drain Reiff Engine Preheater Challenger Re-Cleanable Air Filter Aluminum Main Landing Gear Legs Desser Aero Classic 8.50 Main Tires Heated Pitot Tube Metal Belly Battery Tinder/Minder Whelen Parmetheus G3 Landing Light Whelen Orion 660 Wing Nav Lights Whelen Orion 550 Tail Beacon LED Under Panel Lighting LED Cargo/Footwell Lighting LED Over Shoulder Downlights Floor/Instrument Light Dimmers Split Photo Door w/ Photo Window Rear Seat Heat Shroud Greenhouse Roof w/ Venetian Retract Blind Tinted Windows Aft Right Baggage Door Extended Aft Baggage Compartment Speed Fairing Kit (upper struts only) Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generators Aileron Spades Cabin Fire Extinguisher Internal Auxiliary Power Receptacle
Avionics
LOADED UP w/ GARMIN! Garmin G3X Touch PFD/MFD w/ OPTIONAL Engine Indication System “EIS” (10.6” landscape) Garmin GTN-750Xi Touchscreen Flight Navigator WAAS/GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin GTX-345R Remote Mount ADS-B in/out Transponder (subscription free FIS-B weather and traffic) Garmin Flight Stream 510 Wireless Connectivity Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument “EFI” Garmin GDL-51R Remote SiriusXM Receiver (XM weather and/or stereo) Garmin GCO 14 Carbon Monoxide Detector Garmin GSB15 USB-C Charging Ports (2 front/2 aft) PS Engineering PM-3000 2-Place Stereo Intercom System w/ Cabin Speaker Front/Rear Control Stick Push-to-Talk Kannad AF Integra 406 Emergency Locator Transmitter w/ Remote Switch LEMO ANR Single Plug 6-Pin Headset Jacks Front/Rear (standard 2 plug jacks as well) Avionics Master Switch *Some avionics require activation and/or subscription fees.
Recommended avionics upgrades
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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Documents
General
| Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN CHAMPION |
| Model | 7-GCBC EXPLORER |
| Serial Number | 1458-2010 |
| Registration # | N4952S |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | M25 |
Airframe
| Total Time | 365 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,800 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,270 lb |
| Useful Load | 530 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 36 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-B2B |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-20449-39E |
| Engine Horsepower | 160 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 365 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2600 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 365 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | LOADED UP w/ GARMIN! Garmin G3X Touch PFD/MFD w/ OPTIONAL Engine Indication System “EIS” (10.6” landscape) Garmin GTN-750Xi Touchscreen Flight Navigator WAAS/GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin GTX-345R Remote Mount ADS-B in/out Transponder (subscription free FIS-B weather and traffic) Garmin Flight Stream 510 Wireless Connectivity Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument “EFI” Garmin GDL-51R Remote SiriusXM Receiver (XM weather and/or stereo) Garmin GCO 14 Carbon Monoxide Detector Garmin GSB15 USB-C Charging Ports (2 front/2 aft) PS Engineering PM-3000 2-Place Stereo Intercom System w/ Cabin Speaker Front/Rear Control Stick Push-to-Talk Kannad AF Integra 406 Emergency Locator Transmitter w/ Remote Switch LEMO ANR Single Plug 6-Pin Headset Jacks Front/Rear (standard 2 plug jacks as well) Avionics Master Switch *Some avionics require activation and/or subscription fees. |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Operational Group: Navigational Lights LED Landing Light Bullet Spinner Rheostat Cabin Light Dual Wing Tip Strobes Lycoming 160HP Engine (LYCON port/tuned) SUREFLY Electronic Magneto (right) Tempest UREM40 Fine Wire Spark Plugs EarthX RG25 Lithium Main Battery (firewall mount) B&C External Oil Filter Adapter Oil Quick Drain Reiff Engine Preheater Challenger Re-Cleanable Air Filter Aluminum Main Landing Gear Legs Desser Aero Classic 8.50 Main Tires Heated Pitot Tube Metal Belly Battery Tinder/Minder Whelen Parmetheus G3 Landing Light Whelen Orion 660 Wing Nav Lights Whelen Orion 550 Tail Beacon LED Under Panel Lighting LED Cargo/Footwell Lighting LED Over Shoulder Downlights Floor/Instrument Light Dimmers Split Photo Door w/ Photo Window Rear Seat Heat Shroud Greenhouse Roof w/ Venetian Retract Blind Tinted Windows Aft Right Baggage Door Extended Aft Baggage Compartment Speed Fairing Kit (upper struts only) Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generators Aileron Spades Cabin Fire Extinguisher Internal Auxiliary Power Receptacle |
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Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 2 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2010 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual inspection completed May 2026. IFR certification (altimeter/static and transponder) due by September 1, 2027. ELT battery is due July 2030. Specifications subject to verification upon inspection. |
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Service Logs
| Propeller | N4952S Propeller Logs 2026.pdf |
|---|---|
| Engine | N4952S Engine Logs 2026.pdf |
| Aircraft | N4952S Airframes Logs 2026.pdf |
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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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