2003 American Champion 8-Kcab Super DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Palatka, FL, USA
This 2003 American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon (N987A) presents as a well-maintained aerobatic platform with just 1,561 total hours on both the airframe and its Lycoming AEIO-360 engine, which remains at original factory condition producing 180 horsepower. The aircraft features a fresh MT 3-blade constant-speed propeller with only 11 hours since major overhaul, along with current AD compliance and a June 2025 annual inspection that included transponder/encoder testing per FAR 43 Appendix F.
Equipped for VFR operations, this two-seater includes notable 2020 upgrades for ADS-B compliance with a GDL82 system, Garmin 327 transponder, and...
- Year
- 2003
- Make
- American Champion
- Series
- 8KCAB
- Model
- 8-KCAB Super Decathlon
- Tail #
- N987A
- Serial #
- 921-2003
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 443 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,561 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,561 hrs (SNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 11 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs since new
- Inspection Status
- June annual, TXP/Encoder tests performed in accordance with FAR 43 appendix F, June 2025
Avionics
ADS-B Out
GDL82 - for ADS-B out compliance
GPS
GA35 - New GPS WAAS Antenna
Comms
Garmin GNS250XL - GPS Com
Audio
PSE 1000II - PSE Intercom
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
Original Fabric Exterior w/ Red with White and Blue Trim
Skylight
Factory Skylight
Wheel Fairings
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2003
- Paint Year
- 2003
- Interior Notes
- Original Fabric Exterior w/ Red with White and Blue Trim
- Exterior Notes
- Original Fabric Exterior w/ Red with White and Blue Trim
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- AEIO-360
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- MT 3 Blade
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Aircraft Location
Palatka, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
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Aircraft Location
Palatka, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Contact Seller
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