No longer listed as of April 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
1979 American Champion 8-KCAB
Single Engine Piston
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Location
Finleyville, PA
Total Time
1,978 hrs
Engine SMOH
593 hrs
Seats
2
Serial #
503-79
Reg #
N5043G
Cruise
123 kts (228 km/h)
ICAO Type
BL8
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1979
- Make
- American Champion
- Model
- 8-KCAB
- Total Time
- 1,978 hr
- Location
- Finleyville, PA
- Seller
- Virtual Airplane Broker
- Source
- trade-a-plane.com
SOLD - 1979 American Champion Super Decathalon 8KCAB. Low Total Time, Low Time since Engine Overhaul, Nicely Equipped, Looks Great! This 1979 super Decathalon is an awesome find! The airframe is solid, has low, total time and it comes with a complete set of original logs. The engine has low time since major overhaul and is running great. The aircraft is well equipped and has very nice cosmetics. At this price, it will not be available for very long, so be sure to contact us right away!
American Champion 8-KCAB — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
2
Cruise Speed
123 kts (228 km/h)
Max Speed
135 kts (250 km/h)
Range
423 nm (783 km)
Ceiling
17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Max Weight
1,800 lbs (816 kg)
Useful Load
500 lbs (227 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr
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About the American Champion 8-KCAB
The American Champion 8KCAB Decathlon is the aerobatic Citabria-family step for buyers who want a capable two-seat tailwheel trainer and sport-aerobatic aircraft without jumping to an Extra or Pitts. Its value lies in training suitability, aerobatic history, fabric condition, and whether the aircraft's performance matches the pilot's goals. Compared with a 7ECA Citabria, the 8KCAB is the more aerobatic-focused choice; compared with an Extra EA-300L, it is more approachable and less extreme.
Produced 1993.