2025 American Champion 8-GCBC Denali Scout for sale

2025 American Champion 8-GCBC Denali Scout

Single Engine Piston

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Location Caldwell, ID
Seats 2
Serial # 645-2025
Reg # N985BC
Cruise 113 kts (209 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Avionics: Full Garmin IFR panel including the G-500 autopilot. USB/C charger in panel

Description

2025 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-GCBC DENALI SCOUT For Sale in Caldwell, Idaho Fresh from the factory. Stunning high visibility paint. IO-390 Fuel injected Lycoming, dual oil coolers Full Garmin IFR panel including the G-500 autopilot. Custom paint Upgraded high end Leather interior. USB/C charger in panel Hartzell Trailblazer Propeller, the best prop, period. Composite floorboards Metal belly We carry all sizes of Alaska Bushwheels. 26”, 29”, 31”.

Engine

Engine 1 Time

Propeller

Hartzell Trailblazer

Interior

Upgraded high end Leather interior.

Exterior

Custom paint

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About This American Champion 8-GCBC Denali Scout

This 2025 American Champion 8-GCBC Denali Scout (N985BC) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 5 8-GCBC Denali Scout aircraft listed for sale .

The 8-GCBC Denali Scout cruises at 113 kts (209 km/h) with a range of 938 nm (1,737 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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American Champion 8-GCBC Denali Scout — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
113 kts (209 km/h)
Range
938 nm (1,737 km)
Ceiling
15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Max Weight
2,150 lbs (975 kg)
Useful Load
800 lbs (363 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AMERICAN CHAMPION Scout

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N985BC.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Caldwell, ID

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Title Status

No FAA title records

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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.

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