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1973 American Champion 8KCAB DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Waterloo, IL, USA

This 1973 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon, registration not specified, is being offered for $120,000 and is based in Waterloo, Illinois. It comes fresh out of an annual inspection dated March 2026. The airframe has accumulated 3,322 hours total time, with the Lycoming IO-320 engine (equipped for inverted fuel and oil operation) showing 496 hours since overhaul, and the propeller also at 496 hours since overhaul or new. The seller reports no damage history (NDH) and complete logbooks are available.

Notable equipment includes ACA metal spars, ACA aileron spades, and an ACA glider tow hook. Recent maintenance items comprise brand new Grove wheels, a...

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,322 hrs
Engine 1 Time
496 hrs (TSMO)
Prop 1 Time
496 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Fresh Out Of Annual (03/2026)

Additional Equipment

LED Landing Light

New LED Landing Light

Battery

New Battery

ELT

New ELT Battery

Governor

10 Hours On Governor Overhaul

Smoke System

Not Installed, But Will Sell With Smoke Machine If Interested

Remote Oil Filter

Not Installed, But Will Sell With Remote Oil Filter If Interested

Wheel Pants

Wheel Pants Available But Not Installed

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Up To Date Interior

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-320
Engine Power
?

Asking Price

$120,000

Aircraft Location

Waterloo, IL, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

May 20, 2026: $120,000(-$10,000) - barnstormers

May 9, 2026: $130,000 - barnstormers

Contact Seller

First Seen: May 9, 2026

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Asking Price

$120,000