1978 American Champion Decathlon 8KCABSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Chico, CA, USA
This 1978 American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB, registered as N2999Z, presents a compelling package with a total airframe time of 1,390 hours and less than 10 hours since the completion of a total airframe restoration. The aircraft is powered by a 180 HP Lycoming AEIO-360-H1A engine with only 10 hours since major overhaul by Ly-Con, complemented by a Hartzell constant speed propeller with 10 hours since its own overhaul.
The avionics suite is modern and capable, featuring an Aspen EFD 1000 Pro PFD, a Garmin GTN-650 GPS/Nav/Com, and a Garmin GTX-350 audio panel. The aircraft is equipped for ADS-B Out with a Garmin GDL-82 and transponder....
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,390 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 10 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 10 hrs (SOH)
Avionics
PFD
Aspen EFD 1000 Pro - EFD PFD
GPS
Garmin GTN-650 - GPS Nav Com
Audio
Garmin GTX-350 - Audio Panel
ADS-B Out
Garmin GDL-82 - ADS-B out
EMS/EIS
Graphic engine monitor
Additional Equipment
Electronic Ignition
Surefly - Electronic magneto
Oil Filter System
BC-700 - oil filter adapter
Starter
B&C - B&C starter
Outside Air Temperature
Davtron - OAT
Vortex Generators
Micro Aerodynamics - VGs kit
External Power
External power receptacle
Battery
Concord RG25XC - Battery
Clock
Quartz clock
Tires
8.00-6 6-ply tires & tubes
Brakes
Front & rear toe brakes
Tailwheel
Scott 3200 - tailwheel
Seats
Adjustable front seat
Harnesses
5-point harnesses
Heating System
Rear seat heater
Strut Fairings
Speedkit - strut fairings
Landing Lights
Wing leading edge landing lights
Position Lights
Pulse-lights
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Gray leather
- Exterior Notes
- Show-plane ready! Beautiful, like new Orange with White & Blue trims
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- AEIO-360-H1A
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-C2YK-4CF
Asking Price
$135,000
Aircraft Location
Chico, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 18, 2025: $135,000 - trade-a-plane
Aug 27, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
Asking Price
$135,000
Aircraft Location
Chico, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 18, 2025: $135,000 - trade-a-plane
Aug 27, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$135,000