2012 American Champion 8-KCAB for sale

2012 American Champion 8-KCAB

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$220,000
Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Total Time 1,325 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 1114-2012
Reg # VH-ZFT Australia
Cruise 117 kts (217 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

2012 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-KCAB SUPER DECATHLON For Sale in Perth, Western Australia With a zero-time Lycoming rebuilt engine and overhauled propeller, this aerobatic 2012 Super Decathlon is in excellent shape both inside and out. Recent fuselage and wing control surface reskin, recent cylinder kits, oil cooler, brake discs and cables, recent tailwheel assembly, fuel tank senders and mixture cable replacements. Fresh annual inspection as at Dec 2024

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Inspection

Fresh annual

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Airflite
controller.com
$220,000
Airflite
controlleremea.co.uk
$220,254 *
GBP £166,244
Airflite
aviationtrader.com.au
$226,904

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This American Champion 8-KCAB

This 2012 American Champion 8-KCAB (VH-ZFT) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,325 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 8-KCAB aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $87,000 to $250,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $220,000.

The 8-KCAB 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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $55/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: 1,325 hours
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

American Champion 8-KCAB — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
117 kts (217 km/h)
Range
475 nm (880 km)
Ceiling
16,000 ft (4,877 m)
Useful Load
590 lbs (268 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AMERICAN CHAMPION Decathlon

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AMERICAN CHAMPION Decathlon. 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 (VH-ZFT) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check VH-ZFT against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$220,000
Range: $219,000 — $250,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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