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1991 American Champion 8-Kcab DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Denver, CO, USA

This 1991 American Champion 8-KCAB Decathlon, registration N1177B, is a well-maintained example with 1,650 hours total time on the airframe. It is powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1A aerobatic engine, total time 1,652 hours, which underwent an IRAN at approximately 1,240 hours and has accumulated 410 hours since that work. The Hartzell constant-speed propeller was overhauled in July 2017 and has 307 hours since overhaul.

The aircraft is equipped with a Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B Out transponder, a Garmin GTR 225 comm radio, a Garmin encoder, and updated antenna installations, with the major avionics upgrade documented in June 2019. Recent...

Year
1991
Make
American Champion
Series
Decathlon
Model
8-KCAB Decathlon
Tail #
N1177B
Serial #
651-91

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,650 hrs
Engine 1 Time
410 hrs
Engine 2 Time
1,650 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
307 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Records are complete, well organized, and reflect thoughtful, preventive care
Inspection Status
Consistent annual inspections

Avionics

ADSB

Garmin GTX 335 - GTX w/ GPS ADS-B Out Transponder

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR VHF Communication Transceiver

GPS

Garmin GA 35 - GA GPS Antenna

Additional Equipment

Encoder

Garmin encoder

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7.5/10
Paint Rating
6.75/10
Interior Notes
Clean, comfortable, and in above-average condition, rated approximately 7.5/10
Exterior Notes
Paint presents well with expected cosmetic wear for age and would be rated approximately 6.5-7/10

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$118,500

Aircraft Location

Denver, CO, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 7, 2026: $118,500 - trade-a-plane

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