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Bellanca Citabria for sale

7 Bellanca Citabria aircraft for sale, aggregated from across the web — search them all in one place.

Bellanca Citabria specs

Two-seat tandem taildragger, aerobatic-capable, fabric covered — pure stick-and-rudder fun.

Cost to own a Bellanca Citabria

Cheap to fly and a blast to own. The main cost is fabric and a tailwheel-rated insurance policy; partnerships are common among tailwheel and aerobatic pilots sharing the fun.

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Bellanca Citabria key specifications

Seats
2 (tandem)
Engine
Lycoming O-320 (7GCAA)
Horsepower
150 hp
Cruise speed
~105 kt
Range
~430 nm
Useful load
~500 lb
Fuel (usable)
36 gal
Landing gear
Conventional (tailwheel)

Representative figures for a popular Bellanca Citabria variant — exact specs vary by model year, engine, and avionics configuration.

What's different about the Bellanca Citabria

  • A fabric two-seat tandem taildragger that is aerobatic-capable — "airbatic" backward — and pure stick-and-rudder fun.
  • Ideal for a pilot who wants to learn tailwheel flying and gentle aerobatics cheaply, or to share the fun with a partner.
  • Fabric upkeep and tailwheel-rated insurance are the main costs; it is slow and small, not a cross-country traveler.

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About the Bellanca Citabria

The Bellanca Citabria is a two-seat tandem taildragger — fabric-covered, aerobatic-capable, and pure stick-and-rudder joy. Its name is famously "airbatic" spelled backward, a nod to the mild aerobatics it was built to perform. Light, simple, and endlessly charming, it has introduced generations of pilots to tailwheel flying and gentle aerobatics alike.

It is cheap to fly and a blast to own — the main costs are fabric upkeep and a tailwheel-rated insurance policy. Partnerships are common among tailwheel and aerobatic pilots who share the fun and the upkeep, and the Citabria is itself a wonderful airplane in which to earn the tailwheel endorsement that flying it requires.

Bellanca Citabria market snapshot

From 12 priced Bellanca Citabria listings on the market right now.

Median asking price
$77,450
Average asking price
$80,375
Lowest asking price
$50,000
Highest asking price
$145,000

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Bellanca Citabria — frequently asked questions

Quick answers for buyers and prospective co-owners.

What is a Citabria like to fly?

It is a two-seat tandem taildragger — fabric-covered, aerobatic-capable, and pure stick-and-rudder fun. The name "Citabria" is "airbatic" spelled backward.

Is a Citabria cheap to own?

Yes — it is cheap to fly and a blast to own. The main costs are fabric upkeep and a tailwheel-rated insurance policy; partnerships are common among tailwheel and aerobatic pilots sharing the fun.

Do I need a tailwheel endorsement?

Yes — like any taildragger, the Citabria requires a tailwheel endorsement, and insurers will want some dual instruction. It is also a wonderful airplane to earn that endorsement in.

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