1973 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-KCAB DECATHLON Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale

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1973 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-KCAB DECATHLON

Piston Single Aircraft

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£72,596

Price entered as: USD $97,500

Aircraft Location:Albany, New York, USA

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Contact:John Hornbrook

Phone:(937) 358-7029

Phillipsburg, Ohio, USA

(937) 358-7029

Operating Costs

General

Year

1973

Manufacturer

AMERICAN CHAMPION

Model

8-KCAB DECATHLON

Serial Number

69-73

Registration #

N8505

Condition

Used

Description

Ready for an incredibly FUN aircraft to own and fly? This Bellanca / American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Decathlon IS IT! This aircraft spent the bulk of its life in Canada and was imported in early 2022. Current owner is a professional pilot and has invested heavily into the aircraft in the past 12 months with a Completely Remanufactured Engine, Propeller and Prop Governor! Few planes are as capable and versatile as the Decathlon, making it uniquely deserving of the name. This wonderful example has been regularly flown by a professional airline pilot, has been well maintained and upgraded, and has been idyllically stored and cared for. Not much more that anyone could ask for, so look no further... call us today and make this one YOURS!

Airframe

Total Time

1,845

Useful Load

226.8 kg

Complete Logs

Yes

Airframe

• Fresh Oil Change (September 2024) • NEW Plane-Power voltage regulator (September 2024)

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

LYCOMING IO-320-E1A

Engine Horsepower

111.85 kW

Engine 1 Time

0 SMOH

Engine TBO

2000

Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New

2026

Props

Prop Manufacturer

HARTZELL

Prop Time

0 SOH

Number of Blades

Prop Specs

Hartzell HC-C2YL-4F Constant Speed Propeller Hartzell F-6-31 Prop Governor

Avionics

Avionics/Radios

Electronics International CGR-30P Premium Engine Monitor Full VFR Panel - All in good working condition Garmin GSB 15 USB A & C Charger Garmin GTR 225 Comm / Intercom Narco AT 50A Mode C Transponder

Additional Equipment

Lycoming IO-320-EIA (150 horsepower) Hartzell HC-C2YL-4F Constant Speed Propeller Hartzell F-6-31 Prop Governor Fresh April 2026 Annual All ADs in Compliance VFR Panel with numerous upgrades Hooker 4-point Harness Set Installed (STC SA312CH) Wing inspection panels installed to reduce annual spar check labor Fuse panel converted to circuit breakers (Klixon breakers installed June 2024) ADS-B out compliant - uAvionics UAX9003201 Skybeacon wingtip beacon / nav light - Installed June 2024 Recovered in 2000 with Ceconite 101 fabric - Great Condition Wood Spars in Excellent Condition Always Hangar Stored Vortex Generator Kit (Wings & Tail) Installed Inverted Fuel and Oil System Wheel Fairings Included (not installed at present for grass operations) ACK E-04R 406 ELT Installed (2018) Garmin and Electronics International Instruments Installed June 2024 Heel Brakes

Exterior

Classic looking Decathlon! Recovered in 2000 with Ceconite 101 Fabric in beautiful red, white, and blue. Fabric is in great condition. It has been continuously hangar stored and has only a couple small areas with light paint oxidation on top of wings and tail. Excellently cared for and shows well!

Interior

The blue and black hybrid cloth interior is in very good condition. New Hooker 4-point harnesses for both occupants were installed in 2018. Intercom and headset jack equipped. Ready to perform and do so in comfort!