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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...

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

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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

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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Asking Price

$95,000