1976 American Champion 8-Kcab DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Watsonville, CA, USA
This 1976 American Champion 8-KCAB Decathlon, registered as N53895, presents with a total airframe time of 2,845 hours and a notably fresh engine showing 505 hours since its major overhaul in January 1997. The aircraft underwent a comprehensive inspection and refurbishment in June 2021, which included a complete disassembly, replacement of the fuselage coverings, new fabric, and a new paint job. This work also featured new wiring throughout the airframe, a refurbished and varnished wood spar, and a fresh interior with new seats and carpet.
The aircraft is powered by a fuel-injected 160 HP engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller and...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,845 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 505 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 75 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh Annual Inspection Included
Avionics
PFD
Garmin G5 - (Attitude Indicator)
GPS
Garmin GNC 300 - GNC (GPS)
ADSB
Garmin GDL 82 - GDL (ADS-B Out)
EMS
JPI 900 - JPI Engine Monitor
Additional Equipment
Lighting
Whelen LED - LED Nav and Strobe, Landing Lights
Ignition System
Shurefire Ignition - Installed
Safety Equipment
Hooker Harness - 2 Parachutes Available for Additional $5,500
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2021
- Paint Year
- 2021
- Interior Notes
- New Seats, Carpet
- Exterior Notes
- New Fabric and Paint (2021), Very Clean Looking Throughout, Tip Top Condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Power
- 160 HP
Asking Price
$95,000
Aircraft Location
Watsonville, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 6, 2025: $95,000 - trade-a-plane
Sep 16, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane
Jul 10, 2025: $90,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane
+3 more price changes
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Asking Price
$95,000
Aircraft Location
Watsonville, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 6, 2025: $95,000 - trade-a-plane
Sep 16, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane
Jul 10, 2025: $90,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane
+3 more price changes
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$95,000