1991 American Champion SUPER DECATHLON
Single Engine Piston
FOR SALEAircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRwith associated FAA Form 337s completed and weight balance revised. Installed / Upgraded Avionics: Garmin GTX 335 w/ GPS ADS‑B Out Transponder ADS‑B Out system tested and shown to meet 14 CFR 91.227 FAR 91.413 transponder test and inspection completed by Freedom Air Avionics
BroomfieldCO Garmin GTR 225 VHF Communication Transceiver Garmin GA 35 GPS Antenna Documentation: FAA Forms 337 dated 06‑06‑2019 Equipment list and weight balance revised 06‑06‑2019
Description
Very well-maintained and nicely upgraded American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon with approximately 1,654 hours total time airframe. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1A aerobatic engine and equipped with updated Garmin ADS-B compliant avionics. This aircraft presents as a clean, honest, continuously maintained example with excellent logbook continuity and numerous notable maintenance items completed in recent years. Aircraft has benefited from consistent annual inspections, recurring brake and control system servicing, updated ELT compliance, recent transponder/static certifications, alternator replacement, tire service, brake hose replacement, and documented left wing fuel tank replacement. Garmin avionics upgrades include GTX335 ADS-B Out transponder, Garmin GTR225 comm radio, Garmin encoder, and updated antenna installations. Maintenance records reflect organized ownership with continuous annual inspection sign-offs and documented component servicing. Timberline Aircraft is currently preparing a detailed buyer maintenance synopsis including major maintenance chronology, installed equipment summary, component identification, and compression history for qualified buyers. Super Decathlon remains one of the most respected tandem tailwheel aerobatic platforms in the market, offering excellent utility for upset training, aerobatic instruction, backcountry grass strip fun, and economical recreational ownership. The AEIO-360 powered 8KCAB combines responsive handling, inverted fuel/oil capability, strong parts support, and broad market desirability. This aircraft represents an increasingly hard-to-find opportunity to acquire a sorted, Garmin-equipped, ADS-B compliant Super Decathlon with attractive maintenance pedigree and complete logbooks.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming (AEIO-360-H1A) Ser # (L-25771-51A) Total Time Air Frame and Engine: ~1,652 hours IRAN: ~410 hours See repair description below. Engine has approximately 1,652 hours total time. An IRAN (Inspect Repair As Necessary) was performed at approximately ~1,240 hours total time, per engine logbooks. During the IRAN, the engine was completely disassembled, inspected, and repaired as necessary. Work included replacement of main bearings, rod bearings, rod bolts and nuts, piston pin plugs, camshaft gear hardware, piston rings, seals, gaskets, and related consumable components. Cylinders were removed, inspected, honed, and reinstalled. Crankcase and internal components were inspected and reassembled in accordance with applicable procedures. Since the IRAN, the engine has accumulated approximately 410 hours, with regular 100‑hour/annual inspections, oil changes, compression checks, and AD compliance documented in the engine logbooks. Engine runs well with no open discrepancies noted at the most recent inspection. All details subject to logbook verification.
Propeller
This is a well‑cared‑for, honest example with excellent documentation. The aircraft has been owned and maintained by an A P/IA since 2018, and it shows in the condition, consistency of maintenance, and quality of logbook entries. Records are complete, well‑organized, and reflect thoughtful, preventive care rather than deferred maintenance. Paint presents well with expected cosmetic wear for age and would be rated approximately 6.5-7/10. Interior is clean, comfortable, and in above‑average condition, rated approximately 7.5/10. Overall, this is a worthy, well‑equipped airplane with the right components, solid upkeep history, and strong value for the price point
Interior
Propeller Remarks Propeller: Hartzell constant‑speed Blade S/Ns: H77779, H77782 Overhaul Date: July 13, 2017 Time Since Overhaul: ~307 hours Hartzell constant‑speed propeller overhauled July 13, 2017 with new blades installed (Blade S/Ns H77779 and H77782). Overhaul accomplished in accordance with Hartzell Propeller Manuals 113B Rev. 43, 133C Rev. 34, 159 Rev. 59, and 202 Rev. 55. Propeller installed on aircraft on September 14, 2017 at aircraft tach time 1345.4, at which point propeller time since overhaul was zero. Propeller total time since new at installation was 962 hours. All details subject to logbook verification.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ron Clanton
barnstormers.com
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$118,000
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Aurora, CO | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Timberline Aircraft
trade-a-plane.com
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$118,500
|
Denver, CO | May 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This American Champion SUPER DECATHLON
This 1991 American Champion SUPER DECATHLON (N1177B) is a single engine piston with 1,650 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $118,500.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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FAA registration data pending for N1177B.
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