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1978 American Champion Super DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Springhill, LA, USA

The 1978 Bellanca Super Decathlon, registration N2885Z, presents with a total time on airframe and engine of 1,315 hours. It has been under the same ownership since 1985 and has an annual inspection that was completed in April. The airframe was recovered using the Stitts process 153 hours ago and features wood spars. The aircraft is equipped with a smoke system and Marion Cole spades and has a low time since its last propeller overhaul. It has been always hangared and features a new, legal battery.

This Super Decathlon is described as having minimal radio equipment. It has a notable history as a performer in many airshows, including three...

Year
1978
Make
American Champion
Series
8KCAB
Model
Super Decathlon
Tail #
N2885Z
Serial #
374-78

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,315 hrs
Inspection Status
April annual

Avionics

Comms

Minimal radio equipment

Additional Equipment

Smoke System

Battery

New (legal) battery

Spades

Marion Cole - spades

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$96,500

Aircraft Location

Springhill, LA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 19, 2025: $96,500 - trade-a-plane

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$96,500