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1979 American Champion 8-Kcab Super DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Ramona, CA, USA

This 1979 American Champion 8-KCAB Super Decathlon, registered as N5043G, presents with a solid airframe showing 1,978 hours total time and a complete set of original, well-organized logs. The Lycoming AEIO-360-H1A engine has 593 hours since its major overhaul performed in October 1985 by Robert N. Thomas, while the constant speed propeller shows 157 hours since its own overhaul. A visual inspection reveals no obvious signs of previous damage or repairs, and the aircraft received its last annual inspection in November 2023.

The aircraft is equipped with a Bendix King KY97A comm, Narco AT-150 transponder, Sigtronics SPA-400 intercom, and a...

Year
1979
Make
American Champion
Series
Super Decathlon
Model
8-KCAB Super Decathlon
Tail #
N5043G
Serial #
503-79

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Training, Recreational, Sightseeing
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
645 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,978 hrs
Engine 1 Time
593 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
157 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete set of original logs, well organized, and legible
Inspection Status
Last annual: 11/15/2023

Avionics

Comms

King KT57A - Switchable 2 Frequency COM

ADSB

Uavionics ADSB Tail Beacon - ADSB Position Light Rudder

Audio

Sigtronics SPA-400

PFD

Uavionics AV-30

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Narco - Transponder

Intercom

Sigtronics - Intercom

G Meter

G Meter (accelerometer)

Aux Power Plug

Instrument Lighting

Wheel Pants

Leather Seats

Strobe Lights

Shoulder Harnesses

Speed Fairings

Graphic Engine Monitor

Hobbs Meter

Cylinder Head Temp Gauge

Vietnam Era Instrument Light

Aileron Spades

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2024
Interior Notes
The seats and carpet are in excellent condition. The side panels and all plastic components are rated as good.
Exterior Notes
The overall condition of the exterior is good. The finish has a moderate shine with a few minor chips and scratches as to be expected.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
AEIO-360-H1A
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell constant speed prop

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Aircraft Location

Ramona, CA, USA

Listing Details

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First Seen: Aug 11, 2025

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