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1978 BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Bellanca Single-Engine Piston listings ($86,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time -612 hr vs comps +1.2%
- Engine time -556 hr vs comps +4.4%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 370 FAA-registered +4.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bellanca DECATHLON 8KCAB |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,484 hrs |
| Engine time | 665.5 SOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PMA4000 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1978 BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB
Modifications
GARMIN GNC 250 XL PM A4000 AUDIO PANEL REAR SEAT HEATER TRANSPONDER SMOKER
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELLANCA |
| Model | DECATHLON 8KCAB |
| Serial Number | 461-79 |
| Registration # | N5032A |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,484 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING AEIO-360-H1A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 665.5 SOH |
| Engine TBO | 1600 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-C2YR-4CF |
| Prop Time | 2357.5 |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | GARMIN GNC 250 XL PM A4000 AUDIO PANEL REAR SEAT HEATER TRANSPONDER SMOKER |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | ANNUAL 10/2025 PERFORMED BY CARDINAL AVIATION |
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Last flight
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