1999 American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon for sale

1999 American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon

Single Engine Piston

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Location Stj Rdal, Enva
Total Time 2,261 hrs
Seats 2
Reg # LN-LCU Norway
Cruise 123 kts (228 km/h)
ICAO Type BL8
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Radio Garmin GTR 205 Transponder: KT76A New accelerometer will be installed before sale.

Description

American Champion 8KCAB 1999 for sale. Interior and exterior in good condition. Right wing has new fabric and paint (2024). Roof window is new. Aircraft has always been hangared. Aircraft has equipment for towing, but has not been used for towing. Great aircraft for both cross country and aeraobatics. Fully aerobatic, certified for +6 / 5 G, inverted oil and fuel system Airplane time state: Airframe, serial number 832-99: TT: 2261 hrs Propeller Hartzell HT-C2YR-4CF: TSO 220 Engine Lycoming AEIO-360, 180 hp: TSO 208 ARC expire date 16.09.2026. Annual due September 2026.

Engine

1 Engine, Piston

Interior

and exterior in good condition

Exterior

in good condition

Inspection

Annual due September 2026.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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About This American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon

This 1999 American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon (LN-LCU) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,261 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.

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

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,261 hours
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American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard 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 estimate

AMERICAN CHAMPION 8KCAB

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AMERICAN CHAMPION 8KCAB. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (LN-LCU) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Stj Rdal, Enva

Enva

Seller reported

Title 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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for LN-LCU.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (LN-LCU). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

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