1977 American Champion Super DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Long Beach, CA, USA

This 1977 Bellanca Super Decathlon, registered as N1159E, is a standout example with only 1,132 total hours since new and a pristine, damage-free history. The airframe has been significantly upgraded: in April 2025, the original wood spar wings were removed and replaced with a set of rebuilt American Champion metal spar wings, covered in Poly-Fiber and painted to match. The next airframe inspection is not due until 2,132 hours, providing substantial operating time between checks. Engine compression is reported at 75/80 or better, and the propeller received a fresh eddy current inspection in February 2025 per AD 2001-23-08, during which it...