Bellanca Citabria for Sale
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Interesting facts about the Bellanca Citabria
✈ The Citabria name reads “airbatic” backwards, a nod to its aerobatic certification for +5g to −2g in approved variants.
✈ The 7ECA Citabria first flew in the 1960s and evolved through Bellanca and later American Champion production, keeping its tandem seats and tailwheel layout.
✈ Typical training and recreational roles include stall and spin instruction, basic aerobatics, tailwheel conversions and backcountry flying from short grass strips.
✈ Common engines across variants range from 115 hp Lycoming O-235 on the 7ECA to 160 hp Lycoming O-320 on the 7GCAA and 7GCBC.
✈ Many Citabrias feature metal-spar wings on later builds, replacing earlier wood spars, and offer optional extended baggage for touring or camping gear.
✈ Approved aerobatics depend on model and category, so buyers should verify the exact limitations in the logbooks and current flight manual.
✈ Standard fuel sits in wing tanks with straightforward plumbing and simple access for inspection, which helps reduce ownership effort.
✈ The aircraft’s docile handling and strong control harmony make it a popular step into tailwheel and aerobatic flying.
Bellanca Citabria Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 6.73 m (22 ft 1 in)
Wingspan: 10.21 m (33 ft 6 in)
Height: 2.34 m (7 ft 8 in)
Empty Weight: 508 kg (1,120 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 794 kg (1,750 lb)
Fuel Capacity (usable): 136 L (36 US gal)
Cruise Speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn)
Range (max, 55% power): 1,102 km (685 mi, 595 nm)
Service Ceiling: 3,505 m (11,500 ft)
Rate of Climb: 3.76 m/s (740 ft/min)
Powerplant (typical 7ECA): 1 × Lycoming O-235-K2C, 86 kW (115 hp)
Take-off Ground Roll: 198 m (650 ft)
Landing Ground Roll: 158 m (520 ft)
FAQs About the Bellanca Citabria
How much does a Bellanca Citabria cost?
As a published reference, the new 7ECA base price was about $195,000 USD in 2025. Pre-owned values vary widely by year, engine hours, spar type, avionics and recent inspections. Request a current appraisal and compare multiple examples before committing.
Which Citabria variant should I choose for my mission?
Select a 7ECA for economical training and basic aerobatics, a 7GCAA for more power, or a 7GCBC if you want flaps and better short-field performance. Match the variant to your home field elevation, payload needs and typical runway surfaces.
What logbook items are critical when buying?
Verify continuous airworthiness records, engine and prop times, wing spar type and inspection status, compliance with service bulletins, and a clean damage history. Confirm current weight and balance and that the flight manual and equipment list match the aircraft.
How does the Citabria perform from short grass strips?
With light weights and proper technique the Citabria handles short grass well. Review take-off and landing distances for your density altitude, and consider 7GCBC flaps if you operate from challenging fields.
What upgrades add value for resale?
Modern comm and GPS, ADS-B Out, recent fabric and paint, metal-spar wings on later builds, and fresh interior work all improve buyer appeal. Engine monitor upgrades and recent magneto and exhaust overhauls are also attractive to buyers.
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Financing a classic aerobatic taildragger benefits from lenders who understand fabric airframes, wood or metal spars and typical refurbishment timelines. Our aviation finance partners review engine and prop times, airframe condition, avionics and recent inspections to tailor terms. They can structure loans that include paint, interior, fabric or avionics work, align amortisation with projected utilisation and reserves, and coordinate with escrow and export paperwork. You can request indicative terms using logbook summaries, then finalise after a pre-buy and records audit so funding is ready for closing.
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Insurance brokers will consider pilot tailwheel time, aerobatic experience and the aircraft’s storage and maintenance arrangements. Present recent tailwheel and upset training, hangar details and your maintenance plan to strengthen your quote. Policies can combine hull and liability with options for ferry flights, international use and owner-maintenance approvals where applicable. A broker can help you compare deductibles, territory limits, approved uses and parts sourcing clauses so the policy matches how you intend to operate the Bellanca Citabria.
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