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N8505
1973 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Decathlon -
FOR SALE
$89,900
*** PRICED TO SELL FOLLOWING HUGE REDUCTION - MOTIVATED SELLER ***
Ready for an incredibly FUN aircraft to own and fly? This Bellanca / American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Decathlon IS IT!
This aircraft spent the bulk of its life in Canada and was imported in early 2022. The current owner is looking to move into to a longer-range cruiser for his next personal aircraft. Hours may increase slightly as the owner flies at least once per week.
Original airframe logbook is missing but all logs are complete and continuous from 1978 onward. All are electronically scanned and ready to be viewed on our Steel Aviation website listing page. The aircraft underwent a strenuous FAA DAR conformity inspection through the import process.
Minimal damage history - A 1978 ground loop was repaired in accordance with engineering schematics and all documented in logs. A prop strike also occurred in 1982, but both engine and prop have been replaced since that time. No further damage from 1982 forward.
This Decathlon is completely ready to go. Fresh Annual was just completed in June with newly overhauled magnetos and excellent engine compressions. Numerous avionics upgrades were also added at this annual. The all new Garmin and Electronics International components are under full manufacturer warranty. Great value in all the recent TLC, including the extensive annual, recent upgrades, and new battery installed in early August.
Few planes are as capable and versatile as the Decathlon, making it uniquely deserving of the name. This wonderful example has been regularly flown by a professional airline pilot, has been well maintained and upgraded, and has been idyllically stored and cared for. Not much more that anyone could ask for, so look no further... call us today and make this one YOURS!
All representations in this advertisement are made by Seller. Steel Aviation has not inspected the aircraft or its logbooks, and strongly suggests that any Buyer arrange for a comprehensive pre-buy inspection of the same.
Aircraft Information
Serial Number: 69-73
Airframe Total Time: 1813
Engine Total Time: 376
Prop Time: 174
Annual Due: 6/2025
Location: PDK - Atlanta, GA
Exterior
Classic looking Decathlon! Recovered in 2000 with Ceconite 101 Fabric in beautiful red, white, and blue. Fabric is in great condition. It has been continuously hangar stored and has only a couple small areas with light paint oxidation on top of wings and tail. Excellently cared for and shows well!
Interior
The blue and black hybrid cloth interior is in very good condition. New Hooker 4-point harnesses for both occupants were installed in 2018. Intercom and headset jack equipped. Ready to perform and do so in comfort!
Equipment List
Lycoming IO-320-EIA (150 horsepower)
Hartzell HC-C2YL-4F Constant Speed Propeller
Hartzell F-6-31 Prop Governor
Low Engine Hours - 376 SMOH (2014)
206 Since Engine IRAN/TDI due to inactivity (2018) - O/H prop governor, oil cooler and fuel lines replaced, NEW alternator
Low Prop Hours - 174 SPOH
Fresh June 2024 Annual
All ADs in Compliance
VFR Panel with numerous upgrades
Hooker 4-point Harness Set Installed (STC SA312CH)
Wing inspection panels installed to reduce annual spar check labor
Newly overhauled Bendix magnetos (June 2024)
Fuse panel converted to circuit breakers (NEW Klixon breakers June 2024)
ADS-B out compliant - uAvionics UAX9003201 Skybeacon wingtip beacon / nav light - NEW June 2024
Recovered in 2000 with Ceconite 101 fabric - Great Condition
Wood Spars in Excellent Condition
Always Hangar Stored
Vortex Generator Kit (Wings & Tail) Installed
Inverted Fuel and Oil System
Wheel Fairings Included (not installed at present for grass operations)
ACK E-04R 406 ELT Installed (2018)
NEW Garmin and Electronics International Instruments Installed June 2024 (Under New Warranty)
Newly overhauled fuel selector valve
Heel Brakes
Excellent Compressions (74/76/76/72)
NEW Battery (August 2024)
Avionics List
Electronics International CGR-30P Premium Engine Monitor
Full VFR Panel - All in good working condition
Garmin GSB 15 USB A & C Charger
Garmin GTR 225 Comm / Intercom
Narco AT 50A Mode C Transponder
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