‹ Back to results
Single-Engine Piston

2010 AMERICAN CHAMPION 7-GCBC EXPLORER

🕒 Listed 5 days ago
$269,500 fyiEstimate $246,500–$253,000 How this estimate is built

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.

2010
365 hrs
N4952S ✈ Flight Tracking
1458-2010
LYCOMING O-320-B2B
1
SENSENICH
M25
★ 4.9 (42 Google reviews)
Precision Delta CORP Corporation
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelAmerican Champion 7-GCBC EXPLORER
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time365 hrs
Engine time365 SNEW
Prop blades2
Avionics / flight deckGARMIN G3X TOUCH
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 750Xi
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 345R
Avionics / GPS / datalinkGarmin GDL 51R
Avionics / Datalink weatherSiriusXM
ADS-BYes
AnnualMay 2026
InspectionAnnual
Garmin GPS ADS-B

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

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.

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)

Checking FAA service difficulty reports…

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

Checking airworthiness directives…

Documents

General

Year2010
ManufacturerAMERICAN CHAMPION
Model7-GCBC EXPLORER
Serial Number1458-2010
Registration #N4952S
ConditionUsed
Based atM25

Airframe

Total Time365
Max Takeoff Weight1,800 lb
Basic Empty Weight1,270 lb
Useful Load530 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume36 gal
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-320-B2B
Engine Serial NumberL-20449-39E
Engine Horsepower160 HP
Engine 1 Time365 SNEW
Engine TBO2600

Props

Prop ManufacturerSENSENICH
Prop Time365 SNEW
Number of Blades2
Blade CompositionAluminum

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G3X TOUCH
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
SVTYes
Engine MonitorYes
Avionics/RadiosLOADED 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 EquipmentOperational 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

Modifications/Conversions

Vortex GeneratorsYes

Interior

Year Interior2010
Number of Seats2

Exterior

Year Painted2010

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAnnual 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.

Service Logs

PropellerN4952S Propeller Logs 2026.pdf
EngineN4952S Engine Logs 2026.pdf
AircraftN4952S Airframes Logs 2026.pdf

Operating costs & specifications — American Champion 7GCBC

Typical model-level figures for the American Champion 7GCBC (not this specific airframe).

$17,247annual budget · 144 hrs/yr
$77variable cost / hour
$0.69cost per nm
9.0gph fuel burn
$72,146avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $246,500–$253,000

Performance & dimensions

Range480 nm
Cruise speed111 kts · 128 mph
Takeoff / landing296.0 / 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

Still-air range ring — type an aircraft to change it. Compare aircraft on the Range tool ›

Last flight

Actual flight path from FlightAware for N4952S. More flight tracking ›