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American Champion Super Decathlon 8KCAB Specifications and Performance

Fully acrobatic (+6g, −5g) two-seat tandem taildragger: engine, weights in normal and acrobatic categories, performance, airspeeds and standard equipment.

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Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B

180 HP

Inverted systems: Fuel and oiling
TBO (acrobatics): 1600 hours
Propeller: MT composite, 74 in
Certified: Fully acrobatic, +6g / −5g

Super Decathlon 8KCAB

Specifications

Power Plant & Propeller

Power Plant: Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B, with inverted fuel and oiling systems
Horse Power @ RPM: 180 @ 2700 rpm
Recommended Engine TBO (Acrobatics): 1600 hours
Propeller, Constant Speed: MT Composite MTV-15-B-C/C188-34, 2-blade, acrobatic
Propeller Diameter: 74 in.

Dimensions

Length: 22.9 ft.
Height: 7.7 ft.
Wingspan: 32.0 ft.
Wing Area: 169 sq. ft.
Wing Loading: 11.5 lb. / sq. ft.
Power Loading: 10.0 lb. / HP

Cabin

Seats: 2, Tandem
Cabin Length: 8 ft. 10 in.
Cabin Width: 2 ft. 6 in.
Cabin Height: 3 ft. 11 in.

WeightsEmpty weight (typical): 1305 lbs.

	Normal Category	Acrobatic Category
Maximum Gross Weight	1950 lbs.	1800 lbs.
Useful Load	645 lbs.	495 lbs.
Payload with Full Fuel	405 lbs.	255 lbs.

Capacities

Fuel Capacity: 40 gal. (39 gal. Usable)
Oil Capacity: 10 quarts
Baggage Capacity: 100 lbs. (10.4 cubic feet)

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Super Decathlon 8KCAB

Performance

Ground rollTotal distance over a 50-ft obstacle50-ft obstacle

Takeoff

Ground roll 580 ftOver 50-ft obstacle 1,061 ft

Landing

Ground roll 498 ftOver 50-ft obstacle 1,126 ft

Built for AerobaticsAcrobatic limit loading, from the sheet

Performance

Acrobatic Limit Loading: +6, -5 g's
Rate of Climb, Sea Level: 1130 fpm
Maximum Level Speed, Sea Level: 155 mph TAS
Cruise Speed / Endurance with 45 Minute Reserve @ 75% Power: 141 mph / 3.4 hours
Fuel Consumption @ Altitude: 9.6 gph @ 7500 ft.
Service Ceiling: 16000 ft.

Takeoff & Landing

Takeoff Distance, Ground Roll: 580 ft.
Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle: 1061 ft.
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Component: 17 kts.
Landing Distance over 50-ft. Obstacle: 1126 ft.
Landing Distance, Ground Roll: 498 ft.

Limited and Recommended Airspeeds

Vx (Best Angle): 58 mph IAS
Vy (Best Rate): 82 mph IAS
Va (Design Maneuvering): 107 mph CAS
Vno (Maximum Structural Cruising): 160 mph CAS
Vne (Never Exceed): 200 mph CAS
Vr (Rotation): 57 mph IAS
Vs (Stall, Clean): 57 mph IAS

Super Decathlon 8KCAB

Standard Equipment

Standard EquipmentAs listed by American Champion

Instruments & Avionics

JPI EDM 930 Engine Data Manager
Fuel Quantity Gages (Left and Right)
Accelerometer
Airspeed Indicator, Sensitive Altimeter, Magnetic CompassBacklit
PS Engineering Stereo IntercomFront & rear push-to-talk, twin headset jacks
Emergency Locater Transmitter
Avionics Master Switch

Electrical

Electric Permanent Magnet Starter
70 Amp Alternator
Battery Box with Sealed Battery
LED Landing Light
LED Nav / Strobe / Position Lights
Electric Fuel Boost Pump

Safety and Convenience

Certified Fully Acrobatic (+6g, -5g)
Balanced Open Section Aileron and Balanced Elevator
Dual Flight Controls and Dual Toe Brakes
Quick Jettison Door
40 gallon Fuel System
Steerable 8" Pneumatic Tail Wheel
Light Weight Aluminum GearWheels with 6.00 x 6, 4 ply tires
100 lb. Capacity Baggage CompartmentCargo net and access door

Comfort and Appearance

Bucket Foam Seats with Folding BacksAdjustable front seat
Front and Rear 5-point Harnesses
Front and Rear Cabin Heater
Tinted Windows and Greenhouse Roof
Front Strut Speed Fairings and Main Gear Fairings
Powder Coated Fuselage Frame
Stainless Steel Exhaust

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American Champion Super Decathlon 8KCAB Specifications and Performance

Specifications

Power Plant & Propeller

Dimensions

Cabin

WeightsEmpty weight (typical): 1305 lbs.

Capacities

Questions About the Super Decathlon?

Performance

Performance

Takeoff & Landing

Limited and Recommended Airspeeds

Standard Equipment

Instruments & Avionics

Electrical

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Comfort and Appearance

Talk to an AirMart Aircraft Specialist

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