1979 American Champion Decathlon 8KCABSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Caldwell, ID, USA
This 1979 American Champion Citabria 7KCAB, registered as N5028G, presents a well-maintained example with 2,673 total hours on the airframe. The aircraft's engine has 160 hours since its major overhaul in 2012, which is well within its 2,000-hour TBO. A significant event occurred in 2012 when a ground loop necessitated a prop strike inspection and the installation of factory-new landing gear, with the seller noting there was no wing or airframe damage. Following that inspection, there are 80 hours since a new Hartzell aluminum constant speed propeller was installed and 80 hours since both magnetos were overhauled.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,673 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 160 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 80 hrs (SNEW)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh Annual
Avionics
Comms
Bendix King KX155 - Com
Transponder
Bendix King KT76A - transponder
intercom
David Clark - Intercom
ADS-B Out
SkyBeacon - ADS-B wing tip
Audio
David Clark - intercom
Additional Equipment
Seat Belts
Hooker - 5 place ratcheting seat belts in both seats
Oil Filter
Air wolf remote oil filter on firewall
Inverted Oil System
2 minute inverted oil system
Exhaust System
2 minute inverted oil system
Intercom
David Clark - intercom
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 1993
- Paint Year
- 1993
- Interior Notes
- Great condition seats and cushions. Good glass.
- Exterior Notes
- Painted in 1993 when it was recovered using Polyfiber products.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Power
- 160 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell aluminum constant speed
Asking Price
$83,999
Aircraft Location
Caldwell, ID, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 27, 2025: $83,999(-$1,001) - controller
Jul 13, 2025: $85,000(-$4,999) - trade-a-plane
Jun 3, 2025: $89,999 - controller
+1 more price changes
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Asking Price
$83,999
Aircraft Location
Caldwell, ID, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 27, 2025: $83,999(-$1,001) - controller
Jul 13, 2025: $85,000(-$4,999) - trade-a-plane
Jun 3, 2025: $89,999 - controller
+1 more price changes
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$83,999