1973 American Champion DECATHLON 8KCAB for sale

1973 American Champion DECATHLON 8KCAB

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$135,500 from multiple sources
Location UT USA
Total Time 1,627 hrs
Engine SMOH 661 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 108-73
Reg # N36352
Cruise 117 kts (217 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB Multiple sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & 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

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,627 hours
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

American Champion DECATHLON 8KCAB — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
117 kts (217 km/h)
Range
475 nm (880 km)
Ceiling
16,000 ft (4,877 m)
Useful Load
590 lbs (268 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AMERICAN CHAMPION Decathlon

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AMERICAN CHAMPION Decathlon. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N36352.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

UT USA

Seller reported

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.

We'll check N36352 against the NTSB accident database.

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