N8505 - 1973 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8 KCAB DECATHLON

1973

AMERICAN CHAMPION

8-KCAB DECATHLON

69-73

N8505

Used

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. Current owner is a professional pilot and has invested heavily into the aircraft in the past 12 months with a Completely Remanufactured Engine, Propeller and Prop Governor! 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!

1845

500 lb

Yes

• Fresh Oil Change (September 2024) • NEW Plane-Power voltage regulator (September 2024)

LYCOMING

IO-320-E1A

150 HP

0

SMOH

2000

2026

HARTZELL

0

SOH

2

Hartzell HC-C2YL-4F Constant Speed Propeller Hartzell F-6-31 Prop Governor

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

Lycoming IO-320-EIA (150 horsepower) Hartzell HC-C2YL-4F Constant Speed Propeller Hartzell F-6-31 Prop Governor Fresh April 2026 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 Fuse panel converted to circuit breakers (Klixon breakers installed June 2024) ADS-B out compliant - uAvionics UAX9003201 Skybeacon wingtip beacon / nav light - Installed 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) Garmin and Electronics International Instruments Installed June 2024 Heel Brakes

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!

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!

Annual Due: 04/2027