1973 American Champion 8-KCAB DECATHLON
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics List: Electronics International CGR-30P Premium Engine Monitor Full VFR Panel
All in good working condition Garmin GSB 15 USB A C Charger Garmin GTR 225 Comm / Intercom Narco AT 50A Mode C Transponder Equipment List: Lycoming IO-320-EIA (150 horsepower) Hartzell HC-C2YL-4F Constant Speed Propeller Hartzell F-6-31 Prop Governor Fresh April 2026 Annual All ADs in Compliance VFR Panel with numerous upgrades Hooker 4-point Harness Set Installed (STC SA312CH) Wing inspection panels installed to reduce annual spar check labor Fuse panel converted to circuit breakers (Klixon breakers installed June 2024) ADS-B out compliant
uAvionics UAX9003201 Skybeacon wingtip beacon / nav light Installed June 2024 Recovered in 2000 with Ceconite 101 fabricGreat Condition Wood Spars in Excellent Condition Always Hangar Stored Vortex Generator Kit (Wings Tail) Installed Inverted Fuel and Oil System Wheel Fairings Included (not installed at present for grass operations) ACK E-04R 406 ELT Installed (2018) Garmin and Electronics International Instruments Installed June 2024 Heel Brakes
Description
Ready for an incredibly FUN aircraft to own and fly? This Bellanca / American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Decathlon IS IT! This aircraft spent the bulk of its life in Canada and was imported in early 2022. Current owner is a professional pilot and has invested heavily into the aircraft in the past 12 months with a Completely Remanufactured Engine, Propeller and Prop Governor! Few planes are as capable and versatile as the Decathlon, making it uniquely deserving of the name. This wonderful example has been regularly flown by a professional airline pilot, has been well maintained and upgraded, and has been idyllically stored and cared for. Not much more that anyone could ask for, so look no further... call us today and make this one YOURS!
Engine
Engine Total Time: 1845
Interior
The blue and black hybrid cloth interior is in very good condition. New Hooker 4-point harnesses for both occupants were installed in 2018. Intercom and headset jack equipped. Ready to perform and do so in comfort!
Exterior
Classic looking Decathlon! Recovered in 2000 with Ceconite 101 Fabric in beautiful red, white, and blue. Fabric is in great condition. It has been continuously hangar stored and has only a couple small areas with light paint oxidation on top of wings and tail. Excellently cared for and shows well!
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Steel Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$99,900
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Albany, NY | Apr 23, 2026 | 85 days | Active |
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About This American Champion 8-KCAB DECATHLON
This 1973 American Champion 8-KCAB DECATHLON (N8505) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,845 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $99,900.
The 8-KCAB DECATHLON cruises at 117 kts (217 km/h) with a range of 475 nm (880 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $62/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
American Champion 8-KCAB DECATHLON — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8505.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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