1973 American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Tach: 1645.3 TTA: 1645.3 ETT: 1645.3 SMOH: 1304.17 PSOH: 135.67 PTT: 1645.3 KX170B; KI201C Transponder 250 Terra AT 3000 encoder 2 place intercom SPA400 Alcor EGT AMP SmithWarner G Meter Manifold Pressure Gauge Inverted Oil Fuel System EDST 8AM-8PM Email:
Engine
Lycoming IO-320-E1A Total time: 1645 Propeller since overhaul: 137.2 This engine has inverted fuel and oil systems. All compressions are in the 70s.
Propeller
2013 completely restored, new interior, new glass, new fabric and paint. Not a dollar spared to make this a really like new aircraft (absolutely beautiful). All logs are complete and up to date. This aircraft has been garaged and hangared always. Don't miss this one, like new for half the price.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Carroll Vann
trade-a-plane.com
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$114,700
|
Greenville, NC | Jul 27, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB
This 1973 American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB (N8528) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,645 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 Decathlon 8KCAB aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $95,000 to $135,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $114,700.
The Decathlon 8KCAB 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.
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American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8528.
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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