2012 American Champion 8-KCAB
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
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
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Airflite
controller.com
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$220,000
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Perth, Western Australia, Australia | Mar 25, 2026 | 140 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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 6 8-KCAB aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $118,500 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 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 8-KCAB — 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-ZFT) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Australia
Seller reported 14 more aircraft in Western Australia →Title Status
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Safety Record
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