American Champion 7GCAA Citabria
SPECIFICATIONS
- Power Plant: Lycoming O-320-B2B 
- Horse Power @ RPM: 160 @ 2700 rpm 
- Seats: 2, Tandem 
- Gross Weight: 1750 lbs. 
- Useful Load: 550 lbs. 
- Fuel Capacity: 36 gal. (35 gal. Usable) 
PERFORMANCE
- Acrobatic Limit Loading: +5, -2g's 
- Takeoff Distance, Ground Roll: 430 ft. 
- Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle: 895 ft. 
- Demonstrated Crosswind Component: 17 kts. 
- Rate of Climb, Sea Level: 1167 fpm 
- Maximum Level Speed, Sea Level: 140 mph 
- Cruise Speed / Endurance with 45 Min Reserve @ 75% Power: 127 mph/ 2.8 hrs 
- Fuel Consumption (55% to 75% Power, per Lycoming Data): 7.3 to 10 gph 
- Maximum Range (55% Power): 556 miles 
- Service Ceiling: 15000 ft. 
- Landing Distance over 50-ft. Obstacle: 850 ft. 
- Landing Distance, Ground Roll: 480 ft. 
LIMITED AND RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS
- VX (Best Angle): 60 mph 
- VY (Best Rate): 77 mph 
- VA (Design Maneuvering): 120 mph 
- VNO (Maximum Structural Cruising): 120 mph 
- VNE (Never Exceed): 162 mph 
- VR (Rotation): 58 mph 
- VS1 (Stall, Clean): 52 mph 
Fun Fact: Our aircraft is the poster child for American Champion. Click here to see our aircraft on their website.
 
                         
            
              
            
            
          
               
            
              
            
            
          
               
            
              
            
            
          
              