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American Champion 8-Kcab DecathlonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Murrieta, CA, USA

This 1977 American Champion 8-KCAB Super Decathlon presents as a well-maintained aerobatic platform with low-time components and recent upgrades. The airframe and Lycoming IO-360-H1A engine show just 1,140 total hours, with only 280 hours since major overhaul on the constant-speed propeller. Notably, the aircraft features new metal wings with fresh recover and paint from 2002, along with an inverted oil and fuel system for aerobatic capability. The seller emphasizes excellent paint and interior condition, supported by consistent hangar storage.

Avionics include a Narco MK12D nav/com, King 76A transponder, and full ADS-B In/Out capability,...

Make
American Champion
Series
8-Kcab
Model
8-KCAB Decathlon
Tail #
Not Listed
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,140 hrs
Engine 1 Time
280 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
270 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Airframe log starts in 2006. Have work orders and annuals back to 1996. Original Engine logbook back to 1982 documenting airframe time.
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual

Avionics

Comms

Narco MK12D - Digital Nav/Com

Transponder

King 76A - Transponder

ADS-B Out

ADSB Out

ADS-B In

ADSB In

EMS/EIS

Gem 602 - Graphic Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

G Meter

Harness

5 Point Hooker Harness

Battery

New Battery

Parachutes

Two New Parachutes

Wheel Pants

Filter

Aerowolf Filter

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Excellent Paint and Interior
Exterior Notes
Excellent Paint and Interior

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO360H1A
Engine Power
180 HP

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Aircraft Location

Murrieta, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

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First Seen: Aug 4, 2025

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