1978 American Champion Decathlon 8KCABSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Hoover , AL USA
This 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon, registration N5503A (serial number 411-78), is presented as a beautiful example of the type and has been owned and maintained for 12 years by an A&P/IA who is also a Delta pilot. The airframe shows 2,474 hours total time. The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming IO-320-E2B rated at 150 HP with a 2,000-hour TBO, showing 958 hours since major overhaul, and is described as actively being flown. A March 2026 annual inspection and March 2026 ADS-B 24-month recertification are noted.
Avionics include an Appareo Stratus ESGi ADS-B unit, a Microair Avionics M760-Q transceiver, and a NAT intercom control panel. The...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Recreational, Training
- Flight Rules
- VFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,474 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 958 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- March 2026 Annual, March 2026 ADSB 24 Month Recertification
Avionics
ADSB
Apereo Stratus ESGi - ADSB
Comms
Microair Avionics M760-Q - Transceiver
Audio
NAT Intercom Control Panel
Additional Equipment
Safety Harness
Hooker 5 Point Harness
Cabin Cover
Premium Cabin Cover
Tow Bar
Hand Tow Bar
Seat System
Softie Seatpak
Emergency Parachute
Emergency Chutes - 2 each
Emergency Chutes
Softie Seatpak - Emergency Chutes (2)
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- STC SA312CH - 5 Point Harness for Front and Back Seats
- Exterior Notes
- Bahamas Blue and White
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- AE IO320 - E2B
- Engine Power
- 150 HP
- Propeller Model
- Sensenich Fixed Pitch
Asking Price
$98,500
Aircraft Location
Hoover , AL USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 23, 2026: $98,500(+$9,000) - aso
Jul 13, 2026: $89,500(-$9,000) - trade-a-plane
May 28, 2026: $98,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$98,500
Aircraft Location
Hoover , AL USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 23, 2026: $98,500(+$9,000) - aso
Jul 13, 2026: $89,500(-$9,000) - trade-a-plane
May 28, 2026: $98,500 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$98,500