1975 American Champion DECATHLON 8KCAB
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
With inverted fuel, oil system, and +6G, -5G. It's a very capable aerobatic platform. Always Hangared Located at KMYV Yuba County Airport, Marysville, CA Complete Restoration in 2021 w/ Factory Metal Wings
Engine
Engine - Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B / 150 HP 140 SMOH (Factory Overhaul) 1265 TTE Christen Inverted Oil System New Exhaust 2024 Propeller - Hartzell HC-C2YL-4F (Constant Speed) 140 SPOH 2445 TTP
Interior
Exterior - 2021 frame up restoration including factory new aluminum wings, covered at factory, 9 out of 10 White Blue w/ Red White Striping Interior - New interior 2021 5 point harness front seat, 4 point harness rear seat 9 out of 10
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Honeycutt Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$130,000
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Olivehurst, CA | Apr 13, 2026 | 96 days | Active |
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About This American Champion DECATHLON 8KCAB
This 1975 American Champion DECATHLON 8KCAB (N8622V) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,445 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.
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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 N8622V.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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