1977 Bellanca 8KCAB Super Decathlon, 180 HP
Lovingly restored to as-new condition with final paint, assembly, all firewall forward tasks, new wings, and test flights completed by American Champion, July, 2023. This project started with a bare fuselage frame that was fully refurbished and updated to new standards by ACA at the factory. No expense was spared as every detail was considered with a focus on making the finished product as good as new. Easily instruct or just give rides with airspeed, altimeter, and engine displays within sight from the back seat.
New Factory aluminum spar wings with next-gen ailerons (no spades needed, faster roll rate and 30 lbs lighter)
New Hartzell Trailblazer carbon fiber prop & spinner
New Grove/ACA aluminum gear, brakes, wheels, axles
New ACA wheel pants
New Whelen LED wing and tail strobe/position lights
New LED landing light
New boot and upper/lower cowls
All new wood formers, stringers, and cockpit upper framing
New hardware throughout
New ACA carbon fiber floorboards
New Hooker 5-point harnesses with dual lap belts in the front
New front and rear seat assemblies and control sticks
New front rudder pedals
All new control and trim cables
All wearable items in flight controls replaced with new
New front and rear seat heat assemblies
New tailwheel springs
All new side glass, windshield, and greenhouse panel
New baggage door, side window panel, and entry door/hardware
New fuel header tank and all new tubing
New left side horizontal stabilizer, elevator, and trim tab
New rudder
New tires/tubes
Panel mounted electrical system with all new electrical components and wiring including ACA Service Letter 418 compliance kit
Airgizmos iPad Mini 6 flush mount
New Garmin GTX345 transponder with ADSB In/Out (sends more accurate GPS position, traffic and weather to iPad via bluetooth) and GTR200B comm/intercom (wired for stereo headsets)
New, more effective comm antenna ground plane (as done in new ACA aircraft)
New Uavionix AV-30C electronic attitude indicator
Airspeed, altimeter, and g-meter overhauled by Century Instruments
Garmin dual USB-C power hub
New cockpit flood light
New ACK ELT with interior mounted antenna and GPS position squawk
Power for smoke system is installed for future use (Smoke system not installed)
New Flightline interior and headliner
All firewall forward items completed by ACA;
New JPI EDM900 engine monitor with OAT and fuel flow as well as CHT & EGT on all four cylinders (No analog engine instruments required)
New gascolator and fuel shutoff valve
New Lycoming (Christen) inverted oil system
New ACA exhaust system
Overhauled electric fuel pump
Engine overhauled at Columbia Aircraft Services
*New crank
*New Skytech starter
*New Plane Power alternator
*All new oil & fuel hoses
Total Time Airframe, 46.5 hours
Engine; 11.5 SMOH
Prop; 11.5 TTSN
Empty weight 1304 lbs
Aerobatic max gross 1800 lbs
Standard category max gross 1950 lbs
Asking $249,500
Lovingly restored to as-new condition with final paint, assembly, all firewall forward tasks, new wings, and test flights completed by American Champion, July, 2023. This project started with a bare fuselage frame that was fully refurbished and updated to new standards by ACA at the factory. No expense was spared as every detail was considered with a focus on making the finished product as good as new. Easily instruct or just give rides with airspeed, altimeter, and engine displays within sight from the back seat.
New Factory aluminum spar wings with next-gen ailerons (no spades needed, faster roll rate and 30 lbs lighter)
New Hartzell Trailblazer carbon fiber prop & spinner
New Grove/ACA aluminum gear, brakes, wheels, axles
New ACA wheel pants
New Whelen LED wing and tail strobe/position lights
New LED landing light
New boot and upper/lower cowls
All new wood formers, stringers, and cockpit upper framing
New hardware throughout
New ACA carbon fiber floorboards
New Hooker 5-point harnesses with dual lap belts in the front
New front and rear seat assemblies and control sticks
New front rudder pedals
All new control and trim cables
All wearable items in flight controls replaced with new
New front and rear seat heat assemblies
New tailwheel springs
All new side glass, windshield, and greenhouse panel
New baggage door, side window panel, and entry door/hardware
New fuel header tank and all new tubing
New left side horizontal stabilizer, elevator, and trim tab
New rudder
New tires/tubes
Panel mounted electrical system with all new electrical components and wiring including ACA Service Letter 418 compliance kit
Airgizmos iPad Mini 6 flush mount
New Garmin GTX345 transponder with ADSB In/Out (sends more accurate GPS position, traffic and weather to iPad via bluetooth) and GTR200B comm/intercom (wired for stereo headsets)
New, more effective comm antenna ground plane (as done in new ACA aircraft)
New Uavionix AV-30C electronic attitude indicator
Airspeed, altimeter, and g-meter overhauled by Century Instruments
Garmin dual USB-C power hub
New cockpit flood light
New ACK ELT with interior mounted antenna and GPS position squawk
Power for smoke system is installed for future use (Smoke system not installed)
New Flightline interior and headliner
All firewall forward items completed by ACA;
New JPI EDM900 engine monitor with OAT and fuel flow as well as CHT & EGT on all four cylinders (No analog engine instruments required)
New gascolator and fuel shutoff valve
New Lycoming (Christen) inverted oil system
New ACA exhaust system
Overhauled electric fuel pump
Engine overhauled at Columbia Aircraft Services
*New crank
*New Skytech starter
*New Plane Power alternator
*All new oil & fuel hoses
Total Time Airframe, 46.5 hours
Engine; 11.5 SMOH
Prop; 11.5 TTSN
Empty weight 1304 lbs
Aerobatic max gross 1800 lbs
Standard category max gross 1950 lbs
Asking $249,500
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