1973 American Champion Decathlon 8KCABSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Waterloo, IL, USA
This 1973 Bellanca Decathlon 8KCAB, offered by owner Chase Whelan in Waterloo, Illinois, presents as a well-maintained example with recent upgrades and complete logbooks. The seller reports no damage history (NDH). The annual inspection was completed in March 2026. The airframe has accumulated 3,360 hours total time (ACTT), with 530 hours since major overhaul (TSMO) on the Lycoming IO-320 engine, which is equipped with inverted fuel and oil systems. The propeller also has 530 hours since overhaul.
This Decathlon features several notable modifications: ACA metal wing spars, ACA aileron spades, and an ACA glider tow hook. Recent maintenance...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,360 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 530 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 530 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs
- Inspection Status
- Annual Was Performed (03/2026)
Additional Equipment
Glider Tow Hook
ACA Glider Tow Hook
Wheels
Brand New Grove Wheels
Landing Light
New LED Landing Light
Battery
New Battery
ELT Battery
New ELT Battery
Spark Plugs
New Spark Plugs
Governor
30 Hours On Governor Overhaul
Parachutes
Two Parachutes Included
Smoke System
Smoke Machine Not Installed But Available
Oil Filter
Remote Oil Filter Not Installed But Available
Wheel Pants
Have Wheel Pants But Not Installed
Spars
ACA Metal Spars
Aileron Spades
ACA Aileron Spades
Inverted Oil System
Inverted Fuel And Oil
Inverted Fuel System
Inverted Fuel And Oil
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Up To Date Interior
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- IO-320
Asking Price
$115,000
Aircraft Location
Waterloo, IL, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 24, 2026: $115,000(-$5,000) - barnstormers
May 20, 2026: $120,000(-$10,000) - barnstormers
May 9, 2026: $130,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$115,000
Aircraft Location
Waterloo, IL, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 24, 2026: $115,000(-$5,000) - barnstormers
May 20, 2026: $120,000(-$10,000) - barnstormers
May 9, 2026: $130,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$115,000