1979 American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Low hours! This is a fun, powerful, adventurous, and very economical flyer. Don ́t wait to experience the joy of flying this high-performance aerobatic machine. There are very few Super D's in the country, they are rare and even more rarely come up for sale.
Always hangered. Very well-maintained aircraft. Complete logs. No damage history. 3 Owners since new, all private use, never for hire.
A lot of power in a very light fully aerobatic plane.
This is a certified aircraft, not an experimental homebuilder's project. Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B Engine (180 HP) 1600 Since New
Fuel-injected
Inverted Fuel and Oil System
All compressions: 75 +
Constant Speed Propeller - Hartzell HC-C2YR-4CF/F7666A 2-blade aluminium hub and blades - overhauled November 2024 uAvionix AV-30-C EFIS for certified aircraft GPS-coupled
ICOM VHF IC-A200 Digital Com
Sigtronics SPA-400 Intercom
Oil temp gauge
Oil pressure gauge
Fuel pressure gauge
Amp gauge
Manifold pressure gauge Tachometer
Accelerometer gauge ("G" Meter)
Gel Cell Battery Interior is in very good condition
Hooker's 5-point harness x 2
Rear seat has controls
Tinted greenhouse roof window
Front and Rear cabin heater Exterior is in very good condition
Main Gear Fairings (Wheel Pants)
Red and Black over White starburst No damage history
Wood spar inspected and confirmed in perfect condition
Lift struts replaced
Fuel tanks removed and repaired
Hoses replaced Nov 2024
LED Landing light
Wingtip strobes
New NAV light glass
New tailwheel Springs
New stainless-steel exhaust
New control stick grips
December 2025 annual inspection
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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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$104,239
$103,334
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Victoria, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon
This 1979 American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon (VH-BIA) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,600 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 8KCAB Super Decathlon aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $104,239 to $104,239. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $104,239.
The 8KCAB Super Decathlon cruises at 123 kts (228 km/h) with a range of 423 nm (783 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 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.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-BIA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Victoria, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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
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