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1978 American Champion 8KCAB DECATHLON
Single Engine Piston
$60,000
Location
Platte City, MO
Seats
2
Cruise
123 kts (228 km/h)
ICAO Type
BL8
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1978
- Make
- American Champion
- Model
- 8KCAB DECATHLON
- Location
- Platte City, MO
- Source
- barnstormers.com
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American Champion 8KCAB DECATHLON — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard 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 estimateFuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr
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About the American Champion 8KCAB DECATHLON
The American Champion 8KCAB Decathlon is the aerobatic Citabria-family step for buyers who want a capable two-seat tailwheel trainer and sport-aerobatic aircraft without jumping to an Extra or Pitts. Its value lies in training suitability, aerobatic history, fabric condition, and whether the aircraft's performance matches the pilot's goals. Compared with a 7ECA Citabria, the 8KCAB is the more aerobatic-focused choice; compared with an Extra EA-300L, it is more approachable and less extreme.
Produced 1993.