1977 American Champion Super Decathlon
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
BEAUTIFUL low time Super Decathlon with newly overhauled American Champion METAL SPAR WINGS. UAvionics ADSB wing tips beacons. Compressions 75/80 or better. Fresh prop (eddy current inspection).
Engine
2/26/25 Prop disassembled, cleaned, painted, resealed, balanced. Eddy current inspection on Hub per AD 2001-23-08
Propeller
4/17/25 Removed wood spar wings, replaced with rebuilt American Champion Metal spar wings. Covered w/ Poly Fiber and painted to match. Next inspection due at 2,132 hrs.
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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Andrew Vaught
trade-a-plane.com
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$125,000
|
Long Beach, CA | Jun 03, 2026 | 48 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This American Champion Super Decathlon
This 1977 American Champion Super Decathlon (N1159E) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,132 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 Super Decathlon aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $104,900 to $125,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $125,000.
The Super Decathlon 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 Super Decathlon — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1159E.
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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