2009 American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon
$NZD284,999
Offered for sale is this exceptionally well-presented 2009 American Champion 8-KCAB Super Decathlon, a highly regarded two-seat tailwheel aircraft renowned for its aerobatic performance, responsive handling, and outstanding training capability. Located in Wellington, New Zealand, this one-owner aircraft has always been hangared, has no damage history, and presents in excellent overall condition.
Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 HP, the aircraft has accumulated just 578.8 hours since new on both the airframe and engine. It is fitted with a lightweight composite MT propeller, modern Garmin avionics including GTX 335 ADS-B, GDL 50R, GTR 200 COM, Aera 660 GPS, and features numerous upgrades such as carbon fibre floorboards, Airwolf remote oil filter, EnerSys battery, and a CO detector. Certified for +6/-5G aerobatics, this Super Decathlon is equally suited to advanced flight training, recreational aerobatics, or cross-country touring.
Key Points
- 2009 American Champion 8-KCAB Super Decathlon
- Registration ZK-DCL
- One owner from new
- Always hangared with no damage history
- 578.8 hours total time since new
- Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B (180 HP)
- MT composite constant-speed propeller
- Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B Out transponder
- Garmin GDL 50R ADS-B receiver & GTR 200 COM radio
- Garmin Aera 660 GPS
- Certified +6/-5G aerobatic airframe
- Complete logs and current Airworthy Certificate
Manufacturer
American Champion
Model
8-KCAB Super Decathlon
Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Year of Manufacturer
2009
Total Time Airframe
578.8 hrs
Engine Specifications
Make/Model: Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B
Power: 180 HP (134.23 kW)
Engine Time: 578.8 hours SNEW
TBO: 1,600 hours
Year Installed/New: 2009
Propeller Specifications
Manufacturer: MT
Type: Constant Speed Unit (CSU)
Time: 579.8 hours
Blades: 2
Blade Material: Composite
Avionics
Garmin GTX 335 Transponder (ADS-B Out)
Garmin GDL 50R ADS-B Receiver
Garmin GTR 200 COM Radio
Garmin Aera 660 GPS
Electronics International Fuel Flow Monitor
Electronics International 4-Channel EGT & 4-Channel CHT
USB Port
ADS-B Equipped: Yes