1980 American Champion 8-Kcab DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Stratford, CT, USA
This 1980 American Champion 8-KCAB Decathlon, registered as N5069U, presents a well-documented aerobatic platform with a total airframe time of 1,376 hours. The aircraft has no damage history and has been under second ownership since 1996, always hangared. A significant factory refurbishment was completed by American Champion Aircraft in November 2001 at 1,083 hours, which included a new metal wing, new interior, and a complete new fabric and paint job in a rare maroon, beige, and tan factory scheme. The airframe features a symmetrical airfoil with aileron spades and is certified for aerobatic loading of +6/-5 Gs.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 520 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,376 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 22 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 22 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs
- Inspection Status
- Annual completed NOV 2024
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 355 - GNS Touchscreen GPS/COM (installed OCT 2024)
EMS/EIS
JPI 730 - JPI Engine Monitor (installed DEC 2021)
ADS-B Out
Appareo ESG - ESG Transponder Stratus, ADS-B Out/In (installed AUG 2017)
ADS-B In
Appareo ESG - ESG Transponder Stratus, ADS-B Out/In (installed AUG 2017)
PFD
Dynon D1 - Pocket Panel AHRS
Additional Equipment
Harnesses
Hooker Aerobatic 5-point Ratchet - Harnesses (installed AUG 2020)
Parachutes
Strong Enterprises #311 - 26' Mil Parachutes (2)
Covers
Bruce's Custom Covers - Cover, Extended w/ Fuel Cap Coverage
Engine Heater
Reiff Pre-Heater SL-4 - Standard)
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2001
- Paint Year
- 2001
- Interior Notes
- New Interior (2001 Factory Refurbishment), New Carpet (installed SEP 2020)
- Exterior Notes
- Rare Maroon/Beige/Tan Factory Paint, LED Exterior Lights install in 2020
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- AEIO-320-E2B
- Engine Power
- 150 HP
- Propeller Model
- 74DM6S8-0-58
Asking Price
$135,000
Aircraft Location
Stratford, CT, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 2, 2025: $135,000(-$7,000) - controller
May 16, 2025: $142,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$135,000
Aircraft Location
Stratford, CT, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 2, 2025: $135,000(-$7,000) - controller
May 16, 2025: $142,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$135,000