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1998 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-KCAB SUPER DECATHLON
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-KCAB SUPER DECATHLON listings ($183,496), then adjusts for:
- Year -12 vs comparable listings -18.8%
- Airframe time +598 hr vs comps -1.2%
- Engine time +1,088 hr vs comps -3.3%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 448 FAA-registered +4.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-KCAB SUPER DECATHLON |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,550 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,550 SNEW |
| Annual | May 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
PENDING SALE 1998 American Champion Super Decathlon 8KCAB – Two Owner | Open-Checkbook Maintenance | Annual Completed May 2025 Location: KJWN – Nashville, TN Its one of the only decathlons with full IFR equipment including a localizer glideslope for inverted ILS More photos coming soon. Offered for sale is a 1998 Super Decathlon 8KCAB — a no-excuses, two-owner airplane that’s been professionally flown, well maintained, and always hangared. 1550 TT airframe/engine (time will increase as the aircraft is flown routinely). Complete, accurate logbooks with no damage history. The aircraft just had an annual and is in strong mechanical condition with great compressions, clean borescope, and a history of frequent oil changes. Blackstone oil analysis trend has been excellent, with prior report noting: “Wear trends look great for this Lycoming… Just keep doing what you’re doing — it’s clearly working!” Upgrading to an unlimited aerobatic airplane. May consider trade toward a Gamebird (or similar). Buyer to verify all details, times, equipment, and specifications to their satisfaction. Aircraft is subject to prior sale and/or removal from market without notice.
Modifications
- New front Hooker harness with gel pad (matching colors) - Custom Bruce canopy cover - Two parachutes included: seat pack + Softie
Avionics
- SkyBeacon ADS-B Out - Garmin 300XL GPS - Electronics International CHT/EGT
General
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN CHAMPION |
| Model | 8-KCAB SUPER DECATHLON |
| Serial Number | 819-98 |
| Registration # | N754AC |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KJWN |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,550 |
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Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,550 SNEW |
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| Engine TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 1998 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | - SkyBeacon ADS-B Out - Garmin 300XL GPS - Electronics International CHT/EGT |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | - New front Hooker harness with gel pad (matching colors) - Custom Bruce canopy cover - Two parachutes included: seat pack + Softie |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 1998 |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 1998 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | All logs, parts, and maintenance records included Annual Completed May 2025 |
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