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1976 American Champion 8-Kcab DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Watsonville, CA, USA

This 1976 American Champion 8-KCAB Decathlon (N53895) presents as a comprehensively refurbished aerobatic platform with only 2,845 total airframe hours. The aircraft underwent a complete airframe inspection and refurbishment in June 2021, including new fabric, paint, wiring throughout, and fuselage replacement. The fuel-injected 160HP Lycoming engine shows 505 hours since major overhaul (January 1997), complemented by a constant-speed propeller with 75 hours since overhaul (September 2022). Recent upgrades include a ShureFire electronic ignition system, Garmin G5 attitude indicator, JPI 900 engine monitor, and ADS-B Out compliance via GDL...

Year
1976
Make
American Champion
Series
8-Kcab
Model
8-KCAB Decathlon
Tail #
N53895
Serial #
229-76

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
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)

ADS-B Out

Garmin GDL 82 - GDL (ADS-B Out)

GPS

Garmin GNC 300 - GNC (gps)

EMS/EIS

JPI 900 - JPI engine monitor

Comms

GTX 320 - GTX (Transponder)

Additional Equipment

Lighting

Whelen LED - LED nav and strobe, Landing lights

Parachutes

2 Parachutes Included if purchased by June 15th 2025 ($5,000 Value)

Harness

Hooker Harness

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 Model
160HP
Engine Power
160 HP

Asking Price

$90,000

Aircraft Location

Watsonville, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 10, 2025: $90,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

May 30, 2025: $95,000(+$1,000) - trade-a-plane

May 9, 2025: $94,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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