1979 American Champion DECATHLON 8KCAB
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRUAvionix Garmin GNC 250XL GPS / Com Bendix – King KY-97A Com STX-165 – Transponder Intercom – Two Place Avtron Chronometer EI – Four Channel Digital EGT Gauge Options: Hooker Harnesses Wheel Pants G Meter PTT (F R Sticks)
Description
This 150 HP Decathlon is ready for an afternoon of FUN! Sells with a fresh March 2026 Annual Inspection!!
Engine
Engine: 1068 SMOH (150 HP) Propeller: 1068 SMOH
Propeller
Airframe Time: 2750 TTSN (Metal Spar Wings / New Fabric / Paint in 1998) Note: Sells with a fresh March 2026 Annual Inspection!!
Interior
9.5 / 10 Colors: Gray w/ White Headliner Material: Vinyl w/ Fabric Inserts
Exterior
9.5 / 10 – New Fabric Paint - 1998 Colors: White / Black / Red Paint Scheme: Factory Sunburst
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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Maule Air Texas
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$95,000
$118,500
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AZ USA | Apr 01, 2026 | 108 days | Active | |
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Maule Air Texas
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$95,000
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AZ USA | Jun 04, 2026 | 44 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This American Champion DECATHLON 8KCAB
This 1979 American Champion DECATHLON 8KCAB (N5039G) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,750 hours on the airframe. 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 $95,000.
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 N5039G.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
AZ USA
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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