N2518Z Bellanca Citabria
$158,000

FOR SALE: 1977 Bellanca Citabria – Beautifully Restored | NEW Fabric & Interior | IO-320 Powered Aerobatic Fun!
If you’re looking for a classic taildragger that turns heads on the ramp and performs in the sky, this 1977 Bellanca Citabria delivers. Fresh off a full restoration, this aircraft is the perfect blend of timeless charm and ready-to-fly reliability.
General Specs: Total Time:3383, Engine 1 Time:935, SMOH Condition:Used, Year Painted:2025, Interior Year:2025, # of Seats:2
✈️ Aircraft Highlights:
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Complete New Fabric – Professionally recovered with attention to detail; flawless finish that showcases the aircraft’s classic lines.
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All-New Interior – Crisp, clean, and comfortable with updated upholstery and panels throughout.
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Lycoming IO-320 Engine – Fuel-injected powerplant offers increased performance, smooth operation, and reliability for both training and aerobatic thrills.
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Baggage Door Kit Installed – Adds convenience and utility for weekend trips or cross-country flying.
🔥 Built to Fly—Really Fly:
Certified for a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers:
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Spins
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Loops
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Rolls
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Hammerheads
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Chandelles
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Inverted Flight capability
This Citabria is ideal for:
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Aerobatic training or weekend fun
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Tailwheel endorsements
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A back-to-basics flying experience
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Or just a beautiful classic aircraft to own and enjoy
💡 Why You’ll Love This Plane:
Whether you’re a seasoned taildragger pilot or someone looking to sharpen their stick-and-rudder skills, this Citabria is a standout. With the restoration already done, the only thing left is to fly it and enjoy. The IO-320 gives it more pep than the standard O-235, making climbs and maneuvers noticeably more responsive.
Fly it. Train in it. Have fun with it. This is the Citabria you’ve been waiting for.
📞 Call now for details, logs, and to schedule a showing!
Aircraft represented to the best of our ability it is the buyers responsibility to verify all specifications, equipment, and airworthiness
Detailed Specs
N2518Z
SERIAL 616-77
Gross Weight 1750
Capacity 2
Total Time 3383
Altimeter, VSI, Airspeed, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Fuel Flow 450, Amperage Gauge, RPM, Fuel Pressure, Turn & Bank, EDM 700, Compass.
Garmin GI275 not pictured. To be installed. Garmin GTX375, KX125 Radio/COMM’s
TT 3383,
Brand new paint and fabric as of 01/25.
2 wing tanks @ 15 GAL each.
Lycoming AEIO-320-E2B (150hp)
935 hours SMOH (hours subject to change due to aircraft still flying)
IRAN done 01/25 with new crankshaft bearings, connecting rod bearings, and hardware.
Sensenich M74DM68-1-56 Fixed Pitch Prop. 73″ Diameter 56 degree pitch
Brand new Interior as of 01/25
Gorgeous airplane to fly around! Doesn’t matter if you’re going cross country or just landing in grass strips this 1977 Citabria always gets attention when pulling into a fly in or any airport! With all new paint, interior, fabric, and a lower time engine you have years of flying around with nothing to worry about! The 150hp Lycoming makes taking off out of small grass strips a breeze!
Call Alex at 888-261-7799 for more info.
Get In Touch
Rob's Cell (888) 261-7799
Location
647 E. Chicago
Coldwater, MI 49036
Open Hours
Mon: 8am - 5pm
Tue: 8am - 5pm
Wed: 8am - 5pm
Thur: 8am - 5pm
Fri: 8am - 5pm
Sat: 7am - 4pm
Sun: 7am - 4pm