1972 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-KCAB DECATHLON


  • For Sale
  • 1972
  • AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-KCAB DECATHLON
  • 226BF
  • 7-72
  • Dallas, TX USA

177000 $177,000 USD

BRAD SMITH

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    • For Sale
    • 1972
    • AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-KCAB DECATHLON
    • 226BF
    • 7-72
    • Dallas, TX USA

    BRAD SMITH

    BRAD

    General Specs (cont.)

    2875

    51 SMOH

    51 SPOH

    490 lb

    Used

    2020

    2020

    VFR

    2

    Additional Classifications

    Detailed Description

    8KCAB 2020 complete airframe restoration performed by American Champion Aircraft to include a completely new wings set with all LED lighting, all new glass, new fabric, upgraded interior, and immaculate paint job.
    
    Engine TSMOH: 50.2
    Prop TSOH: 50.2
    Airframe Total Time: 2875hrs
    Airframe Since Factory Rebuild: 33hrs

    Avionics / Equipment

    Garmin Aera 660:
    The aera 660 is the ultimate all-in-one aviation device - like a glass cockpit in the palm of your hand. It combines complete navigation features, synthetic vision, digital charts, hazard alerts and optional in-flight weather with a beautiful 5" touchscreen.
    
    Garmin GTX 327 Transponder:
    The panel-mounted GTX 327 is a TSO-certified Mode C digital transponder.  It features a solid-state design with no warmup time, lower power consumption and much lower heat emissions.  It provides 200 watts nominal power output and has an easy-to-read DSTN liquid crystal display which reverses the numbers out of black for optimal viewing.  An innovative keypad makes entering a squawk code a snap, and a dedicated VFR button allows for quick-and-easy VFR squawking.  The 327 also offers several timing and display functions, including flight time, count-up and count-down timers, as well as current pressure altitude.
    
    Garmin GTR 225 Radio:
    Worldwide Comm Database
    Enter the airport identifier to find the frequency (or frequencies) associated with that location. Uses GPS input from compatible systems to determine locations for each of the 25 nearest airports, Flight Service Stations, ATC facilities, WX stations, etc.
    Comm Radio Features
    •	Flight Service Stations, ATC facilities, WX stations, etc.
    •	Active and standby flip-flop frequencies
    •	One-touch 121.5 emergency channel tuning
    •	Comm frequency monitor function (listens to standby while monitoring the active)
    •	Recall of frequency from database by facility name and type
    •	Database reverse lookup of frequencies providing station ID and frequency use (TWR, ATIS, etc.)
    •	Volume control bar graph display
    •	Alphanumeric display of frequency types (ATIS, GRND, TWR, etc.)
    •	High-visibility alphanumeric LCD display
    •	Transmit status indicator
    •	Backlit keypad controls
    •	Automatic and manual, pilot-selectable display intensity control
    •	Built-in, two-place voice activated intercom
    •	Frequency memory and recall
    •	Stores/recalls 15 user defined frequencies
    •	Stores/recalls previous 20 frequencies used
    •	Squelch test function
    •	Stuck mic time-out
    •	12 W audio amplifier
    
    Flight Com 403mc Panel Mount Intercom:
    3-position transmit capability.  Selectable muting and pilot isolate.  Auxiliary input for music or alerts.
    
    Electronics International OPT1:
    Oil Pressure and Oil Temp Primary Gauge is a dual instrument which features dual 90-degree graphic analog displays. Select to view pressure or temperature on the digital display using the toggle switch on the front panel. OTP-1 measure to 1 PSI and oil temperature to 1°F on the digital display. It incorporates an external pressure transducer and temperature probe that are mounted in the engine compartment. The instrument is backlit for night operation.
    
    VA-1A Volts/Amps Instrument:
    High volts warning light will alert if the bus voltage rises to 15.3 volts or higher.  Discharge warning light will alert if the bus voltage drops below 12.6 volts.  Mode switch allows easy switching between volts and amps.  Backlit digital display can be viewed easily in dim light, high ambient light and/or direct sunlight.
    
    Electronics International FP-5L Fuel Computer:
    Displays Gallons per Hour, Gallons Used, Gallons Remaining, Time to Empty, % Horsepower.  Can be connected to a compatible GPS unit to further enhance the display capabilities to include Fuel to Destination, Fuel Reserve, Nautical Miles per Gallon and Statute Miles per Gallon.
    
    Safe Flight Stall Warning System:
    Warns by light and horn of any danger of an approaching stall regardless of the flight maneuver. Never signals unless a stall is imminent. Consists of an instrument panel unit (fits standard 2-1/4" hole) containing a warning horn and signal light, and a small vane wing unit which operates a relay. Operation of the instrument does not depend upon air speed but rather on the air flow conditions of the wing.

    Airframe

    A complete airframe restoration was performed by American Champion in 2020.  The airframe was placed in a jig and no adjustments were needed.  A new wing set, to include upgraded ailerons, was installed.  The restoration was completed with a stunning factory paint job to include wheel pants (not currently installed).

    Engines / Mods / Prop

    Engine has a total time of +/- 2875 with only 50.2 hours SMOH.
    
    Hartzell constant speed prop has 50.2 hours SPOH. 
    
    Has a BC700 Oil Filter Adapter installed for Lycoming engines which makes it possible to enjoy the benefits and convenience of a spin-on oil filter, without complicated hoses and leak-prone fittings.

    Interior / Exterior

    New grey pleather seating with 5-point Hooker Harness system front and back.

    Remarks

    This is a truly beautiful, one-of-a-kind aircraft, that is fun to fly.  Start your aerobatic experience in a real show-stopper.