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2012 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-KCAB SUPER DECATHLON
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable American Champion Single-Engine Piston listings ($209,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +4 vs comparable listings +6.8%
- Airframe time +825 hr vs comps -1.7%
- Engine time -474 hr vs comps +3.8%
- No ADS-B (90% of comps have one) -2.3%
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 | 1,325 hrs |
| Engine time | 13 SFOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASPEN EFD1000 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN Aera 796 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
This 2012 American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-equipped, low-time aerobatic aircraft with significant recent maintenance and investment already completed. With just 1,325 hours total time, VH-ZFT is powered by a zero-time rebuilt Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B, paired with an overhauled propeller. The aircraft presents in excellent condition inside and out and has benefited from extensive recent work, including fuselage and wing control surface reskinning, cylinder kits, oil cooler, brake discs and cables, tailwheel assembly, fuel tank senders and mixture cable replacements. The panel is well equipped with an Aspen EFD1000, Garmin Aera 796, Garmin SL40 COM, Garmin GTX327 transponder and Electronics International MVP-50 engine monitoring system. A capable, well-presented Super Decathlon with a zero-time engine and considerable recent maintenance already behind it. Price reduced - genuine offers are invited.
Avionics
Garmin GTX327 Transponder Garmin SL 40 Com Aspen EFD1000 Garmin AERA 796 PS100 Intercom Electronic International MVP 50 EIS
Recommended avionics upgrades
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.
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General
| Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN CHAMPION |
| Model | 8-KCAB SUPER DECATHLON |
| Serial Number | 1114-2012 |
| Registration # | VH-ZFT |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,325 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING AEIO-360-H1B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 13 SFOH |
| Engine TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2025 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MT |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 13 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GTX327 Transponder Garmin SL 40 Com Aspen EFD1000 Garmin AERA 796 PS100 Intercom Electronic International MVP 50 EIS |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
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Last flight
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