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AMERICAN CHAMPION 8 DECATHLON SERIES Single Engine Piston Aircraft For Sale
2013 Extreme Decathlon 8KCAB. Pristine and quite possibly the most complete and up to date Extreme available. AEIO-390-A1B6, MTV-A5-C-C TT Composite pro... More Info
Last Update: 09/01/2026
This 150 HP Decathlon is ready for an afternoon of FUN! Sells with a fresh March 2026 Annual Inspection!! More Info
Last Update: 05/29/2026
This 2019 Super Decathlon is just like brand new with only 320 flight time. Equipped with Garmin Avoinics, complete logbooks and documents. Fresh annual in... More Info
Last Update: 08/10/2026
2006 American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon. This beautiful Super Decathlon is ready for an afternoon of FUN! More Info
Last Update: 08/18/2026
Very Nice Super Decathlon. Recent New Fabric and Paint from American Champion Factory Service Center. Baggage Door, Aerobatic Sight. Recent Trade In on ... More Info
Last Update: 09/10/2026
Last Update: 09/04/2026
N36352 - 1973 Bellanca 8KCAB. This 150 HP Decathlon is ready for an afternoon of FUN! Sells with a fresh 2026 Annual Inspection! More Info
Last Update: 05/26/2026
Team Aircraft is an American Champion Aircraft Authorized Dealer. Call to order your new 2027 Xtreme or Super Decathlon. Now featuring Garmin AXIS Displa... More Info
Last Update: 07/31/2026
Order the first available 2027 Garmin AXIS equipped Super Decathlon. Still time to pick Exterior Colors/ Scheme and N number. More Info
Last Update: 09/01/2026
Brand New 2026 Super Decathlon, 180 HP very well balanced aircraft, Built super light at approximately 1305 lbs, Equipped with Hartzell Trailblazer aerobat... More Info
Last Update: 03/09/2026
“THIS IS THE ONLY BRAND NEW MODERN WING FOR SALE IN THE WORLD” Brand New - Ferry time only - 2026 Super Decathlon, 180 HP very well balanced aircraft, ... More Info
Last Update: 05/21/2026
My new 2026 factory demonstrator will be available early September. Demo time only performing at Airventure and Sun n Fun. Very Well equipped with Garmin G... More Info
Last Update: 09/01/2026
Currently completing assembly & test flights. This airplane is available by chance offering the opportunity to skip the waiting list! Spec for Hooker Harne... More Info
Last Update: 09/01/2026
Order your 2024 American Champion 210 HP Extreme Decathlon from Northwest Backcountry Aircraft. 25 years as a factory dealer and actual “owners, operator... More Info
Last Update: 07/17/2024
Order your 2024 American Champion 180 HP Super Decathlon from Northwest Backcountry Aircraft. 25 years as a factory dealer and actual “owners, operators ... More Info
Last Update: 07/17/2024
2024 American Champion 8-KCAB Super Decathlon, 150TTSN, Garmin G3X panel, Garmin 345 Transponder, Garmin 200 Comm, Hooker competition harnesses front and r... More Info
Last Update: 07/21/2026
**SOLD!** Factory converted and upgraded in 2011! Baggage door! Updated 1950 gross weight increase. Low time Zephyr engine overalled! Sun and Fun displayed... More Info
Last Update: 03/24/2026
Call the World's Leading American Champion Dealer & experience Professional Service in your search for new or used aircraft. We are the only Factory Author... More Info
Last Update: 07/17/2024
Don't See What You're Looking For? We Have Or Can Find Aircraft You Want At A Price You Can Afford! American Champion Decathlons, Scouts, Citabrias. Visit ... More Info
Last Update: 12/03/2020
Call the World's Leading American Champion Dealer & experience Professional Service in your search for new or used aircraft. We are the only Factory Author... More Info
Last Update: 07/17/2024
SOLD - Just slashed $13.6K to $149.9K!! This beautiful Super Decathlon is ready for an afternoon of FUN! More Info
Last Update: 12/20/2024
SOLD - 1979 American Champion Super Decathalon 8KCAB. Low Total Time, Low Time since Engine Overhaul, Nicely Equipped, Looks Great! This 1979 super Deca... More Info
Last Update: 03/04/2026
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American Champion 8 Series Aircraft Information
The American 8KCAB Decathlon, the American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon, and the 8GCBC Scout are light conventional landing gear aircraft. The two seat airplane are designed for flight training but can be flown for personal use or aerobatics. The empty weight of the Super is 1,340 lbs (608 kg) and the maximum takeoff weight is 1,950 lbs standard, 1,800 lbs for aerobatic. The cruise speed for the aircraft is 128 mph (206 km/h), the stall speed is 53 mph (85 km/h) and the maximum speed is 200 mph (321 km/h).
The main body of the American Champion Decathlon is modeled after the American Champion Citabria Series and is welded metal tubing with the outer fuselage made of wooden longerons and formers and are covered with fabric as are the wings and tail surfaces. The wings of the 8KCAB feature aluminum ribs and are strut braced. Since the Citabria had limited inverted capability, the Decathlon was designed to perform more maneuvers.
The engine is a fuel injection system as was the engine in the 7KCAB Citabria. Several variants of the Lycoming IO-320 series were used in the Decathlon line. The Super Decathlon uses a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1A or -H1B engine. Though no longer in production, there were over 6,000 of the series built.
Other variations in the series include the original design, the Champion 8KCAB Decathlon, the Bellanca Decathlon version powered by the Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B engine, the Bellanca Decathlon CS version outfitted with a constant speed propeller and a Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B, and the Bellanca Super Decathlon version.
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