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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....

Year
1978
Make
American Champion
Series
Decathlon
Model
Decathlon 8KCAB
Tail #
N2999Z
Serial #
382-78

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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

ADSB

Garmin GDL-82 - ADS-B out

EMS

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

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First Seen: Aug 27, 2025

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