1975 American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRuAvionix TailBeacon ADS-B Out • Bendix/King KY-97A COM Radio • Bendix/King KT-76A Transponder • Intercom • Standard Steam-Gauge Panel • Hooker Harnesses • ELT Battery Due 03/2027
Description
N8698V is a proven tailwheel trainer and aerobatic aircraft featuring a Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B with Ly-Con performance modifications and an MT MTV-15-C-C propeller. The aircraft has been actively operated and maintained in a professional flight training environment and is current on both annual and 100-hour inspections. Airframe: • Total Time: 3,091.9 Hours • Serial Number: 179-75 Engine: • Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B (Ly-Con Port and Polish 180hp) • Serial Number: L-22733-27A • Total Time: 3,091.9 Hours • 498.8 Hours Since Major Overhaul Propeller: • MT MTV-15-C-C • Serial Number: 22A643 • 498.8 Hours Since New Equipment: • uAvionix TailBeacon ADS-B Out • Steam-gauge panel • COM radio • Transponder Maintenance: • Fresh Annual Inspection completed June 2026 • Annual Due June 2027 • Current 100-Hour Inspection • ELT Battery Due March 2027 • Compression Test Results: 78/80, 79/80, 79/80, 78/80 • June 2026 structural/frame repairs completed with associated fabric and paint refinishing • Complete logbooks available for review Highlights: • Ly-Con modified AEIO-320-E1B • MT composite propeller • Excellent engine compressions • Fresh annual inspection • ADS-B Out compliant • Proven tailwheel trainer • Aerobatic-capable aircraft • Currently flying and in active service Additional Information: • Pre-purchase inspections welcome • Transition training available for qualified buyers • Ferry flight assistance available by arrangement Aircraft located at Preston Municipal Airport (U10), Preston, Idaho. For additional information, photographs, logbook summaries, or to schedule a viewing, please contact: Dylan Freiberg Chief Pilot ' Murray Aviation
Engine
Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B Engine S/N: L-22733-27A Total Time: 3,091.9 Hours 498.8 Hours Since Major Overhaul Features Ly-Con performance modifications including port and polish work. Compression Results: #1 78/80 #2 79/80 #3 79/80 #4 78/80 MT MTV-15-C-C Propeller Prop S/N: 22A643 498.8 Hours Since New
Propeller
1975 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon S/N: 179-75 • Total Time: 3,091.9 Hours • Fresh Annual Inspection (06/2026) • Annual Due: 06/2027 • Current 100-Hour Inspection • Structural/Frame Repairs Completed 06/2026 • Associated Fabric Paint Refinishing Completed • Complete Logbooks • Currently Flying In Active Service
Interior
Hooker Harnesses Front Rear • Clean Interior • Recent Fabric Repairs • Recent Paint Refinishing • Professionally Maintained • Flight School Operated Maintained
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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Dylan Freiberg
trade-a-plane.com
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$130,000
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Preston, ID | Jun 26, 2026 | 21 days | Active |
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About This American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB
This 1975 American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB (N8698V) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,091 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 $130,000.
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
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 N8698V.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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