1993 American Champion
8KCAB Super Decathlon
N79AC
Low time, factory reman engine,
excellent tailwheel manners
| Airframe TTAF |
Engine SFRM |
Prop SPOH |
|---|---|---|
| 2390 | 620 | 1630 |
$139,000 USD
Experience the perfect balance of pure tailwheel freedom and great aerobatic capabilities.
The 8KCAB Super Decathlon represents the pinnacle of versatile, tandem tailwheel aviation. Renowned for its robust design and responsive handling, this capable aircraft serves as the perfect platform for casual pilots seeking a pure, stick-and-rudder weekend cruiser, while simultaneously offering the inverted fuel and oil systems required for serious competitive aerobatics (+6g to -5g).
Whether you are looking to master precise crosswind landings, explore advanced upset recovery, or carve through the sky upside down, this legendary trainer delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and pure flying joy in one beautifully balanced package.
This low time American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon is currently owned and operated by a highly accomplished military and civilian pilot who is nationally known for his formation aerobatic skills. With time split between warbirds and other aerobatic aircraft, he is flying N79AC less often and has decided it's time to find a new owner for this nice Super D.
Please carefully review the detailed, high resolution image gallery and walkaround video below. You'll see every inch of the aircraft. If you reach out to me, I can digitally share all logbooks and important documents.
General Specifications
8KCAB Super Decathlon
| Power - Lycoming AEIO-360-H1A: | 180 HP | Recommended TBO: | 1600 HRS |
| Altitude Ceiling: | 16,000 FT | Airframe Length: | 22 FT 11 IN |
| Wingspan: | 32 FT 0 IN | Height: | 7 FT 9 IN |
| Takeoff Distance (ground roll): | 580 FT | Landing Distance: | 498 FTÂ |
| Cruise Speed: | 123 KTS | Max Range: |
489 NM |
| Fuel Burn: | 9.5 GPH | Fuel Capacity: | 40 GAL |
| Rate of Climb: | 1130 FPM | Vs1 (Stall): | 46 KTSÂ |
These specifications were gathered from a variety of sources and are subject to buyer confirmation.
Numbers and Dates
| Born On: | 14 May 1993 |
| Factory Serial Number: | 708-93 |
| Flight Rules: | VFR |
| Total Time on Airframe (TTAF): | 2390 hrs |
| Engine Time Since Factory Reman (SFRM): | 620 hrs |
| Engine Reman Year: | 2016 |
| TBO Lycoming AEIO-360-H1A: | 1600 hrs |
| Prop Time (SPOH): | 1630 hrs |
| Gross Weight (normal cat): | 1950 lbs |
| Empty Weight: | 1345 lbs |
| Useful Load: | 605 lbs |
| Next Annual Insp Due: | Oct 2026 |
| Transponder Cert Due: | Pending |
Hours are an approximation and will change as aircraft is flown.
Aircraft Summary
- Aircraft is hangared at Glendale Municipal Airport (KGEU), 15 nm WNW of Sky Harbor Int'l Airport (KPHX), Phoenix, Arizona
- Sharp looking Super Decathlon, always hangared
- Owned by retired military fighter pilot and formation aerobatic team member
- Low time factory reman ("0" time) engine w/ 620 hrs in excellent condition
- Engine compressions: 72/72/75/75 over 80
- Aluminum wing spar (as on all 1990 and later models)
- Aug 2012: minor prop strike on landing; no damage to aircraft, only to prop/engine
- May 2013: gross weight increase per ACA Service Letter 423
- May 2016: new factory reman "0" time engine
- Clean and complete logbooks; deep review found no noteworthy issues
- All ADs complied with and documented at last annual inspection
- All logbooks are professionally scanned, well organized, and available upon request
Avionics and Equipment
- BendixKing KX155 nav/com radio
- BendixKing KI208 CDI
- Dynon D3 EFIS
- BendixKing KT76A Transponder
- EI SR-8A electronic engine monitor (CHT/EGT)
- uAvionix Skybeacon ADS-B Out
- Flightcom 403 Intercom
- ACK E-04 406 MHz ELT
- Hartzell 2-blade constant speed aluminum prop
- LED landing light
- Complies with ACA S/L 423 GW increase by installation of aluminum gear legs - 1950 GW as reflected in W&B
- Airwolf oil filter kit (STC)
- Aileron balance spades (STC)
- Includes wheel pants (not currently installed)
Facts and figures are provided to the best of broker's knowledge. Buyer is encouraged to confirm this information.
Walkaround Video
Aircraft Evaluation
| As the broker, I make a significant effort to represent an aircraft in as much detail as possible. I share with you not only the benefits and features I've discovered, but also the issues or concerns that I found during my extensive intake and deep logbook review process. I present dozens of detailed, high resolution images, and an extensive walkaround video. Please review this material in detail. All logbooks and other important documents are professionally scanned, well organized, and available for your review. |
Exterior - Overall, N79AC presents well and shows the pride of long-term hangar ownership. The exterior fabric is taut, and the paint retains a deep, high-gloss shine with no evidence of UV fading, hail damage, or hangar rash.
As is characteristic of robust, working tube-and-fabric aircraft, close inspection reveals minor superficial cosmetic wear expected from standard operations. These include a few small, localized paint chips primarily around the leading edges of the wing struts. There are also fine paint cracks in isolated areas of the fabric flexing points, and a small fabric patch on the top of the starboard elevator. None of these blemishes affect the structural integrity or aerodynamic performance of the airframe, and they remain virtually unnoticeable from a standard walkaround distance.
We invite you to explore the extensive, high-resolution close-up image gallery below to verify the honest, highly functional condition of this Super D's exterior.
Instrument Panel - The VFR instrument panel is primarily factory-outfitted, with the typical compliment of standard VFR instruments and a G-meter. The BendixKing KX155 nav/com radio is paired with the ubiquitous BendixKing KI208 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI). The panel functionality has been augmented by a panel-mounted Dynon D3 EFIS which provides a flight display with synthetic vision and AHRS.
One of the most important tools in a light piston aircraft is an engine data monitor system. N79AC has an Electronics International electronic engine monitor which provides CHT and EGT information for all 4 cylinders.
Please refer to the "Avionics and Equipment" list above for complete details of all avionics, and to the Image Gallery below for close-up images.
Interior - The factory stock, spartan interior of this Super Decathlon is in overall good condition. The carpet was replaced several years back and shows little wear. The rugged upholstery on the seats is in good condition. The pilot's seat shows some minor wear on the piping around the top corner, but not a show-stopper. The Hooker Harness 5-point seatbelts are in good condition, as is the headliner and side panels.
Please review the high resolution images in the Image Gallery (below) for a detailed look at the interior condition.
Logbooks available digitally upon request.
Detailed Image Gallery
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Specifications and aircraft condition subject to verification and are not guaranteed.
Aircraft is subject to prior sale or removal.