American Champion Aircraft Citabria Aurora 7ECA

Overview

• A direct descendant of the Aeronca 7AC Champ from the early 1940s, the American Champion Citabria Aurora 7ECA is an easy transition to the world of tailwheels. A docile 118-horsepower Lycoming 0-235 engine and fixed pitch propeller make the 7ECA approachable and fun. Although the same base price of its bigger cousin, the 160-horsepower Adventure, the lower fuel burn and better useful load of the Aurora may make it a better choice for those looking for a weekend fun machine. Not to mention, when the itch strikes, it is certificated for basic aerobatics.

  Fact Sheet

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Lycoming O-235-K2C, 115 hp

• Propellers

  Sensenich 72CKS8-0, aluminum fixed pitch

• Length

  22 ft 1 in

• Height

  7 ft 8 in

• Wingspan

  33 ft 6 in

• Wing Area

  165 sq ft

• Wing loading

  10.6 lb/sq ft

• Power loading

  14 lb/hp

• Cabin Width

  2 ft 6 in

• Empty Weight

  1,120 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  1,750 lb

• Useful load

  630 lb

• Payload with full fuel

  414 lb

• Fuel capacity

  36 gal

• Baggage capacity

  100 lb

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  650 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,050 ft

• Rate of climb sea level

  740 fpm

• Service ceiling

  11,500 ft

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  885 ft

• Landing distance ground roll

  520 ft

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

  115 mph/4.5 hr

• Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

  60 mph

• V_Y

  77 mph

• V_NE

  162 mph

• V_S1

  52 mph

• V_SO

For more information, contact American Champion Aircraft at or via https://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/citabria-aurora

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.