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 1 active offer
| 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
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Long Beach, CA | Jun 03, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This American Champion Super Decathlon
This 1977 American Champion Super Decathlon (N1159E) is a single engine piston with 1,132 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 Super Decathlon aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $118,500 to $125,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $125,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1159E.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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