1979 American Champion 8-Kcab DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • AZ USA
This 1979 American Champion 8-KCAB Decathlon, registration N5039G, is presented for sale at $95,000 and is described as being ready for an afternoon of fun. The airframe shows a total time of 2,750 hours TTSN and features metal spars wings, with new fabric and paint applied in 1998. The seller reports no damage history, describes the general condition as excellent, and notes the aircraft has always been hangared and privately owned. The next annual inspection is due in March 2027.
Powered by a 150 HP engine with 1,068 hours SMOH and a propeller with 1,068 hours SPOH, this Decathlon is equipped for VFR operation. Avionics include a Garmin...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,750 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,068 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,068 hrs (SPOH)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh March 2026 Annual Inspection
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNC 250XL - GNC GPS Com
Comms
Bendix King KY-97A - Com
ADSB
UAvionix - ADS-B Out
EMS
EI Four Channel Digital EGT Gauge
Audio
Two Place Intercom
Additional Equipment
Instruments
Avtron Chronometer
Transponder
STX-165 - Transponder
Harness
Hooker Harnesses
Wheel Pants
G Meter
PTT
PTT (Front and Rear Sticks)
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 9.5/10
- Paint Rating
- 9.5/10
- Paint Year
- 1998
- Interior Notes
- Gray with White Headliner. Vinyl with Fabric Inserts.
- Exterior Notes
- White, Black, Red. Factory Sunburst. New Fabric & Paint - 1998.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Power
- 150 HP
Asking Price
$95,000
Aircraft Location
AZ USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 2, 2026: $95,000(-$15,500) - trade-a-plane
May 1, 2026: $110,500(-$8,000) - trade-a-plane
Mar 28, 2026: $118,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$95,000
Aircraft Location
AZ USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 2, 2026: $95,000(-$15,500) - trade-a-plane
May 1, 2026: $110,500(-$8,000) - trade-a-plane
Mar 28, 2026: $118,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$95,000