1973 American Champion 8-Kcab DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • City of Albany, NY, USA
This 1973 American Champion 8-KCAB Decathlon, registration N8505, is a well-preserved example with 1,845 total hours. The aircraft spent most of its life in Canada before being imported in early 2022. The current owner, a professional pilot, has invested approximately $85,000 in the past twelve months, including a fresh engine overhaul by Pinnacle Aircraft Engines, a new propeller and prop governor, and a full landing gear reconditioning to factory specifications. The engine work was prompted by a minor prop strike on taxi, as the engine was near TBO. The annual inspection is being completed and the aircraft will be delivered with a fresh...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 500 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,845 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,845 hrs (SNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 2,026 hrs (SOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs Yes
- Inspection Status
- Fresh June 2026 Annual. The engine install and annual are being completed now and plane will be ready to deliver with a fresh annual in early June.
Avionics
EMS
Electronics International CGR-30P - Premium Engine Monitor
Comms
Garmin GTR 225 - GTR Comm Intercom
ADSB
uAvionics UAX9003201 Skybeacon - ADS-B compliant wingtip nav light Installed 2024
Traffic
Narco AT 50A - AT Mode Transponder
Transponder
Narco AT 50A - AT Mode Transponder
Additional Equipment
Prop Governor
Hartzell F-6-31 - Prop Governor
Harness
Hooker 4-point Harness - Set Installed (STC SA312CH)
Electrical System
Klixon Breakers - Fuse panel converted to circuit installed June 2024)
ELT
ACK E-04R 406 - ACK ELT Installed (2018)
Charging System
Garmin GSB 15 - GSB USB C Charger
Voltage Regulator
Plane-Power Voltage Regulator - New (September 2024)
Vortex Generators
Vortex Generator Kit - (Wings Tail) Installed
Inverted System
Inverted Fuel and Oil System
Wheel Fairings
Wheel Fairings Included (not installed at present for grass operations)
Transponder
Narco AT 50A - AT Mode Transponder
Circuit Breakers
Klixon breakers - Fuse panel converted to circuit installed June 2024)
Wing Inspection Panels
Wing inspection panels installed to reduce annual spar check labor
Inverted Fuel and Oil System
Instruments
Garmin and Electronics International Instruments Installed June 2024
Heel Brakes
USB Charger
Garmin GSB 15 - GSB USB C Charger
Vortex Generator
Vortex Generator Kit (Wings & Tail) Installed
Fuel System
Inverted Fuel and Oil System
Wheel Fairing
Wheel Fairings Included (not installed at present for grass operations)
Engine Overhaul
Engine Overhaul by Pinnacle Aircraft Engines
Landing Gear
Landing Gear fully reconditioned to factory spec
Propeller
Hartzell F-6-31 Prop Governor - NEW and
Harnesses
Hooker 4-point Harness - Set Installed (STC SA312CH)
Fabric
Ceconite 101 - Recovered in 2000 with fabric Great Condition
Inverted Systems
Inverted Fuel and Oil System
Brakes
Heel Brakes
Inspection
Wing inspection panels installed to reduce annual spar check labor
Flight Controls
Heel Brakes
STOL Modifications
Vortex Generator Kit (Wings & Tail) Installed
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2000
- Paint Year
- 2000
- Interior Notes
- 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!
- Exterior Notes
- 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!
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- IO-320-E1A
- Engine Power
- 150 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-C2YL-4F Constant Speed Propeller
Asking Price
$97,500
Aircraft Location
City of Albany, NY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 2, 2026: $97,500 - controller
Jun 2, 2026: $97,500(-$2,400) - trade-a-plane
Apr 22, 2026: $99,900 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$97,500
Aircraft Location
City of Albany, NY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 2, 2026: $97,500 - controller
Jun 2, 2026: $97,500(-$2,400) - trade-a-plane
Apr 22, 2026: $99,900 - trade-a-plane
+1 more price changes
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Asking Price
$97,500