1978 American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB 1978 Total Time: 2474 +/- Currently being actively flown SMOH: 958 +/- 150HP AE IO320 - E2B Sensenich Fixed Apereo Stratus ESGi ADSB HOOKER 5 PT HARNESS; Premium Cabin Cover; Hand Tow Bar, Softie Seatpak Emergency Chutes, 2 each A P / IA / DELTA pilot owned maintained, current owner for 12 years Based / Hangared at KEKY Hoover, AL March 2026 Annual; ADSB 24mo Recert March 2026 Support Items Available for (separate, at our cost) Sale: OEM Lycoming cylinders (kits), for AE IO320 - E2B, brand new in box, 4 each from AIR POWER, Inc Arlington, TX
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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John Key
trade-a-plane.com
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$98,500
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Hoover, AL | Jun 02, 2026 | 45 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB
This 1978 American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB (N5503A) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 5 Decathlon 8KCAB aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $95,000 to $135,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $98,500.
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.
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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 N5503A.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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