1973 American Champion DECATHLON 8KCAB
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics: ADS-B Garmin Com Garmin Transponder Intercom – Two Place Options: G Meter PTT (F R Sticks) Strobes Smoke VG’s Additional: Garmin GTX 327 ADS-B In/Out 09/29/2023 Vortex Generators STC SA007952E 12/29/2023 New Concord Battery 12/19/2023 New Alternator 01/12/2024 WAT/Whelen LED lights: 04/13/2024
Description
N36352 - 1973 Bellanca 8KCAB. This 150 HP Decathlon is ready for an afternoon of FUN! Sells with a fresh 2026 Annual Inspection!
Engine
Engine: 661.4 SMOH - Overhauled 07/17/2018 Lycoming Rebuilding Co., Compressions: 75/80 76/80 76/80 71/80 Propeller: 432.7 TTSN - Overhauled 09/09/2016 Magnum Aviation San Martin, CA
Propeller
Airframe: 1627.6 TTSN New Cover, Paint and Metal Wings - 2001
Interior
9.5 / 10 – New Colors: Gray w/ White Headliner Material: Vinyl w/ Fabric Inserts
Exterior
9.5 / 10 – Paint in 2001 Colors: Red / White / Blue Paint Scheme: Starburst Painted Recovered with Metal Wings - 2001
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maule Air Texas
trade-a-plane.com
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$135,500
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UT USA | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active | |
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Maule Air Texas
trade-a-plane.com
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$135,500
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UT USA | Jun 02, 2026 | 46 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 (N36352) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,627 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 DECATHLON 8KCAB aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $95,000 to $135,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $135,500.
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 N36352.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
UT USA
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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