N5069U - 1980 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8 KCAB DECATHLON
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1980
Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION
Model
8-KCAB DECATHLON
Serial Number
612-80
Registration #
N5069U
Condition
Used
FlightRules
VFR
Based at
KBDR
Description
***Low Time. No Damage History. Metal Wing. Fresh Engine. Complete Logs. 2nd Owner since 1996 and always hangared since then.***
2001 Factory Refurbishment at American Champion Aircraft for the Metal Wing, Fabric, Paint, and Interior (completed by Jerry Mehlhaff, current
ACA VP of Engineering).
Exceptional Aerobatic Entry Kit—turn-key ready. It doesn’t get much simpler than a straight Decathlon to embark on your journey—roll it,
spin it, loop it and LOVE it!
"Bellanca" era 8-KCAB
CFI-owned—Delivery and/or Check-out available upon request.
Airframe
Total Time
1376
Max Takeoff Weight
1,800 lb
Useful Load
520 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume
40 gal
Complete Logs
Yes
Airframe Notes
8KCAB Decathlon airframe [S/N: 612-80] CoA Date: 23JAN1980
Decathlon symmetrical airfoil with aileron spades
Aerobatic Loading: +6/-5G
Useful Load: 520#
Total Time Since New, Tach: 1,376, Hobbs: 1113.0
Factory Airframe Refurbishment @ 1,083 Hours, NOV2001 by American Champion Aircraft:
New Metal Wing
New Interior
New Fabric/Paint
All current service bulletins
Rare Maroon/Beige/Tan Factory Paint
New Pitot-Static System
LED Exterior Lights install in 2020
New Battery OCT2025
Engine
Engine Serial Number
L-5749-55A
Engine Horsepower
150 HP
Engine Time
22
Engine Time Since
SMOH
Engine TBO
1600
Aftermarket Engine STC
Yes
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New
2024
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
1590
Engine Notes
AEIO-320-E2B [S/N L-5749-55A], 150hp
Inverted fuel & oil
TTSN: 1,376 TSMOH: 22
Overhaul: AUG2024 by Pine Mountain Aviation, Danbury, CT
TBO 1,600 Hrs per Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1009BE, 24APR2020
Upgrades:
Flow Balance by Lycon (~3-4hp increase)
Surefly electronic ignition (~3hp increase, ~4% improved fuel
economy, 2,400 hour service time, )
Reiff Pre-Heater (SL-4 Standard)
Props
Prop Time
22
Prop Time Since
SMOH
Number of Blades
2
Blade Composition
Aluminum
Prop Notes
Model: 74DM6S8-0-58 (fixed pitch) [S/N: A48804]
TTSN: 1,364 TSOH: 10 Overhaul JUN2024 by New England Propeller Service
https://airplanepropeller.com/
Final Value Dynamic Balance: 0.0 IPS (see Propeller Log)
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions
ACA Metal Spar Wing in 2001
Avionics
ADS-B Equipped
Yes
WAAS
Yes
Engine Monitor
Yes
Avionics/Radios
Garmin GNS355 Touchscreen GPS/COM (installed OCT2024)
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/689774
JPI 730 Engine Monitor (installed DEC2021)
https://www.jpinstruments.com/shop/edm-730-2/
Appareo ESG Transponder & Stratus, ADS-B Out/In (installed AUG2017)
https://stratusbyappareo.com/products/stratus-transponders/
Dynon 1 Pocket Panel AHRS
https://preflight.dynonavionics.com/2012/07/dynon-d1-pocket-panel-portable-efis.html
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
Hooker Aerobatic 5-point rachet harnesses (installed AUG2020)
New Carpet (installed SEP2020)
Strong Enterprises #311 26’ Mil Parachutes (2)
Fuselage Cover, Extended w/ Fuel Cap Coverage (Bruce’s Custom
Covers)
Engine Cowl Plugs
Tail Wheel Tow Bar
Exterior
Year Painted
2001
Exterior Notes
Rare Maroon/Beige/Tan Factory Paint
Interior
Number of Seats
2
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual completed NOV 2024
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