American Champion 8KCAB Aircraft in Idaho
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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.
1 used American Champion 8KCAB aircraft for sale in Idaho · 2-seat · Reference price ~$190,000 ($120,000–$300,000) · updated 16 hours ago
American Champion 8KCAB Specifications
Model specThe American Champion 8KCAB is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 123 kt (228 km/h), a range of 423 nm (783 km), and a useful load of 500 lbs (227 kg).
American Champion 8KCAB for Sale
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Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used American Champion 8KCAB
Buying a American Champion 8KCAB comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — American Champion 8KCAB
Is the 8KCAB Decathlon good for aerobatic training?
How does it compare with a Citabria 7ECA?
What should buyers check on an 8KCAB?
American Champion 8KCAB Inventory by Country
| United States | 2 |
American Champion 8KCAB Inventory by State
| Idaho | 4 |
| Alabama | 2 |
| California | 2 |
| Kansas | 2 |
American Champion 8KCAB by Price
| Under $100k | 5 |
| Under $200k | 13 |
| Under $300k | 19 |
| Under $500k | 19 |
American Champion 8KCAB by Decade
| 2020s | 1 |
American Champion 8KCAB Safety Record
Across all 8KCAB variants, 4 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2005–2020. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
4
Total Events
1
Incidents
0
Serious
2
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2020 | Lommis, | Incident | — |
| Feb 12, 2013 | Cozumel, | Fatal (2) | — |
| Mar 04, 2006 | Banjul, | Minor | — |
| Nov 21, 2005 | Calhan, CO | Fatal (1) | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, and the re… |
NTSB records 2005–2020. Includes all American Champion 8KCAB variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.