1975 American Champion Decathlon 8KCABSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Willcox, AZ, USA
This 1975 Bellanca (American Champion) Decathlon 8KCAB (N8693V) presents a well-maintained aerobatic platform with 2,500 total airframe hours and a recent engine overhaul completed in 2021 showing only 225 hours since major overhaul. The Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B engine features inverted oil and fuel systems with a 150 hp output, paired with a Hartzell 2-blade aluminum propeller showing 610 hours since its own overhaul. Recent panel upgrades include a Garmin GNC250XL VFR GPS/Nav/Com and an L3 Lynx NGT9000D+ touchscreen ADS-B transponder with in/out capability, making it compliant with modern airspace requirements.
The aircraft has remained...
- Year
- 1975
- Make
- American Champion
- Series
- 8KCAB
- Model
- Decathlon 8KCAB
- Tail #
- N8693V
- Serial #
- 185-75
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 440 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,500 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 225 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 610 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Logbooks are complete and are available digitally, in their entirety, upon request, along with other important documents.
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNC250XL - VFR GPS Nav/Com with moving map display
Comms
Garmin GNC250XL - VFR GPS Nav/Com with moving map display
ADS-B Out
L3 Lynx NGT9000D+ - Touchscreen Transponder with integrated ADS-B Out and In (2019)
ADS-B In
L3 Lynx NGT9000D+ - Touchscreen Transponder with integrated ADS-B Out and In (2019)
Audio
PS Engineering PM2000 - PS Intercom System
Additional Equipment
Harness System
Hooker Competition Harness System - front, rear
Battery
Odyssey Extreme Battery PC680 - lightweight
Battery Cables
Bogert Battery Cables
Cargo Net
ACA Rear Cargo Net
Aileron Spades
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2013
- Paint Year
- 2001
- Interior Notes
- Interior is in good shape, shows light wear only. Seat cushions show good life. Hooker Competition and Sport harnesses.
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior is overall clean and in nice shape. Fabric is good, with only some minor paint cracking on one aileron. On top of the wing, some paint has peeled off of another layer of paint, no issue other than cosmetic.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- AEIO-320-E1B
- Engine Power
- 150 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell 2-blade aluminum HC-C2YL-4F
Asking Price
$85,000
Aircraft Location
Willcox, AZ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $85,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$85,000
Aircraft Location
Willcox, AZ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $85,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$85,000