1973 American Champion 8-Kcab DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • City of Albany, NY, USA
This 1973 American Champion 8-KCAB Decathlon, registered as N8505, presents a well-maintained and recently upgraded aerobatic platform with 1,845 hours total time on the airframe. The aircraft is supported by a fresh engine and propeller, with a Lycoming IO-320-E1A engine showing 376 hours since major overhaul and a Hartzell constant-speed propeller with 174 hours since overhaul; a new prop governor was also installed. Its inspection status is strong, with a fresh annual completed and next due in April 2027, and all airworthiness directives are in compliance. The airframe was recovered in 2000 with Ceconite 101 fabric, reported to be in...
Find similar aircraft
Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 500 lbs
- Seats (Stock)
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,845 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 376 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 174 hrs (SOH)
- Inspection Status
- Annual Due: 04/2027
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
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)
Interior & Exterior
- 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.
- 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.
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
$99,900
Aircraft Location
City of Albany, NY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 19, 2026: $99,900 - controller
Contact Seller
Asking Price
$99,900
Aircraft Location
City of Albany, NY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 19, 2026: $99,900 - controller
Contact Seller
Similar American Champion Decathlon Aircraft For Sale
Search aircraft like this one
Quick filters • Updated daily
1973 American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB
- Total Time
- 1,627 hrs
- Engine Time
- 661 hrs
- Prop Time
- 432 hrs
- Tail #
- N36352
- Flight Rules
- N/a
- Useful Load
- Unspecified
1974 American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB
- Total Time
- 1,221 hrs
- Engine Time
- 174 hrs
- Prop Time
- 377 hrs
- Tail #
- N307MJ
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 522 lbs
1975 American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB
- Total Time
- 2,445 hrs
- Engine Time
- 140 hrs
- Prop Time
- 140 hrs
- Tail #
- N8622V
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- Unspecified
American Champion AT-6C
- Total Time
- 6,140 hrs
- Engine Time
- 615 hrs
- Prop Time
- 371 hrs
- Tail #
- Not Listed
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- Unspecified
American Champion T28B
- Total Time
- 14,464 hrs
- Engine Time
- 380 hrs
- Prop Time
- 338 hrs
- Tail #
- N128KA
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- Unspecified
1973 American Champion Citabria 7GCBC
- Total Time
- 1,392 hrs
- Engine Time
- 1,392 hrs
- Prop Time
- Unspecified
- Tail #
- C-FGVE
- Flight Rules
- Unspecified
- Useful Load
- Unspecified
Looking for more American Champion Decathlons?
Find the perfect American Champion Decathlon for you. Browse over 5,000 aircraft for sale and filter by specifications, avionics, useful load, and more...
Looking for more American Champion Decathlons?
Find the perfect American Champion Decathlon for you. Browse over 5,000 aircraft for sale and filter by specifications, avionics, useful load, and more...
Asking Price
$99,900