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2026 AMERICAN CHAMPION 7-GCBC HIGH COUNTRY EXPLORER
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable American Champion 7GCBC series listings ($389,900), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -655 hr vs comps +1.3%
- Engine time -655 hr vs comps +5.2%
- ADS-B (75% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 231 FAA-registered +3.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | American Champion 7-GCBC HIGH COUNTRY EXPLORER |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 60 hrs |
| Engine time | 60 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | GARMIN GTR 205 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | November 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Aerista is proud to present N744AB, a 2026 American Champion 7GCBC High Country Explorer. Powered by the 180 HP Lycoming O-360-C4P and equipped with a Sensenich fixed-pitch propeller, N744AB combines the legendary handling characteristics of the Citabria with outstanding short-field capability and a modern Garmin glass cockpit. This exceptionally equipped High Country Explorer features the Garmin G3X Touch, GNX 375, GTR 205, Garmin G5 standby instrument and Full IFR capability, along with a heated pitot system. The aircraft was also ordered with upgraded Ultra Fabric interior, inertia-reel seatbelts, wide rear seat, carbon-fiber flooring and extended baggage compartment. This Citabria is certified for limited aerobatics with a +5G/-2G limitation. It also has flaps to allow for slower approaches and shorter landings.
Modifications
Wide Rear Seat Inertia-Reel Seatbelts — Front & Rear Extended Baggage Compartment w/Access Door Carbon-Fiber Floorboards Quick-Jettison Door Left-Opening Window Lightly Tinted Windows Tinted Greenhouse Roof Front & Rear Cabin Heaters Cabin Air Vents Soundproofing Lightweight Aluminum Landing Gear 8.50 x 6 Main Tires LED Navigation / Strobe / Position Lights LED Pulse Landing Light / Flashing Aero Landing Light 70-Amp Alternator Electric Permanent-Magnet Starter Parking Brake Stall Warning Indicator Wing Tie-Down Rings B&C Oil Filter Adapter Oil Quick Drain Aluminum Belly Surface Magnetic Compass Baggage area cargo net Front and rear 5 point Hooker Harnesses
Avionics
Garmin G3X Touch Integrated Flight Display Garmin GNX 375 IFR GPS Navigator / Transponder ADS-B In & Out Garmin GTR 205 COM Radio with Color Display & Bluetooth Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument / Standby Synthetic Vision Integrated Engine Instrumentation Heated Pitot System E.I. CGR-30P Engine Monitor Front & Rear Push-to-Talk Twin LEMO Headset Jacks Emergency Locator Transmitter Broadband Transmitting Antenna Avionics Master Switch GSB 15 USB / USB-C Charging Ports
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.
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General
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN CHAMPION |
| Model | 7-GCBC HIGH COUNTRY EXPLORER |
| Serial Number | 1491-2026 |
| Registration # | N744AB |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | ARV |
Airframe
| Total Time | 60 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360-C4P |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 60 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| 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 | Garmin G3X Touch Integrated Flight Display Garmin GNX 375 IFR GPS Navigator / Transponder ADS-B In & Out Garmin GTR 205 COM Radio with Color Display & Bluetooth Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument / Standby Synthetic Vision Integrated Engine Instrumentation Heated Pitot System E.I. CGR-30P Engine Monitor Front & Rear Push-to-Talk Twin LEMO Headset Jacks Emergency Locator Transmitter Broadband Transmitting Antenna Avionics Master Switch GSB 15 USB / USB-C Charging Ports |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Wide Rear Seat Inertia-Reel Seatbelts — Front & Rear Extended Baggage Compartment w/Access Door Carbon-Fiber Floorboards Quick-Jettison Door Left-Opening Window Lightly Tinted Windows Tinted Greenhouse Roof Front & Rear Cabin Heaters Cabin Air Vents Soundproofing Lightweight Aluminum Landing Gear 8.50 x 6 Main Tires LED Navigation / Strobe / Position Lights LED Pulse Landing Light / Flashing Aero Landing Light 70-Amp Alternator Electric Permanent-Magnet Starter Parking Brake Stall Warning Indicator Wing Tie-Down Rings B&C Oil Filter Adapter Oil Quick Drain Aluminum Belly Surface Magnetic Compass Baggage area cargo net Front and rear 5 point Hooker Harnesses |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 2 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2026 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection Due November 2026 Original Factory Warranty Coverage: - ACA Airframe — 12 Months - Lycoming Engine — 24 Months - Garmin Avionics — 2 Years or 800 Hours **All specifications subject to verification by purchaser |
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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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