1979 American Champion Super DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • MT, USA
This 1979 Bellanca Super Decathlon, registration N5041U, presents a compelling opportunity as a well-maintained aerobatic aircraft. With 2,936.44 hours total time on the airframe and a Lycoming AEIO-360-A1B 180hp engine showing 858 hours since major overhaul by Ly-Con, it offers enhanced performance over the standard 160 hp models. The aircraft has been meticulously cared for by its second owner for over 30 years, always hangared in Montana with complete logbooks and no damage history. A recent annual inspection was completed in October 2024, making it airworthy and ready for flight.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,936.44 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 858 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,352 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- Complete logbooks
- Inspection Status
- Annual completed October 2024
Avionics
Comms
KX 170B - KX NAV/COM, VOR
ADS-B Out
KT-76A - transponder, blind encoder
Additional Equipment
Interior
Custom red mohair velvet seating/panels, hand-sewn star-embroidered backseat
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2010
- Paint Year
- 2010
- Interior Notes
- Custom red mohair velvet seating/panels, hand-sewn star-embroidered backseat, second owner for over 30+ years
- Exterior Notes
- Vibrant exterior paint designed to match custom interior
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- AEIO-360-A1B
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-C2YR-4CF
Asking Price
$90,000
Aircraft Location
MT, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 2, 2025: $90,000(-$20,000) - controller
Sep 9, 2025: $110,000(-$3,500) - controller
Jul 26, 2025: $113,500(-$5,500) - controller
+2 more price changes
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Asking Price
$90,000
Aircraft Location
MT, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 2, 2025: $90,000(-$20,000) - controller
Sep 9, 2025: $110,000(-$3,500) - controller
Jul 26, 2025: $113,500(-$5,500) - controller
+2 more price changes
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Asking Price
$90,000