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Aircraft Details
- Price: Call for Price
- Year: 1998
- Make/Model: American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon
- Registration Number: I-TACH
- Power: Piston
- Engines: 1 Engine
- Class: Sport Planes
- Listing ID: 7090759
- Partner ID: 66737
- Posted On: Oct 17, 2026
- Updated On: Oct 18, 2026
Description
Perfectly maintained 1998 American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon, registration I-TACH, serial number 818-98.
The aircraft currently has 1,795.1 flight hours total time, with 319.9
hours since the current engine installation/overhaul and propeller time.
The aircraft has been regularly operated and maintained, with
maintenance status and recurring inspection requirements documented in detail.
The 8KCAB Super Decathlon is a two-seat tandem aerobatic aircraft designed for both advanced flight training and aerobatic operations. The type is rated for +6 / -5 G in the aerobatic category and is equipped with a 180 HP engine and constant-speed propeller.
Manufacturer: American Champion Aircraft
Model: 8KCAB Super Decathlon
Year: 1998
Serial Number: 818-98
Registration: I-TACH
Airplane time state:
Total Airframe Time: 1,795.1 hours
Engine: 180 HP
Propeller: Constant-speed
Engine TSO: 319.9 hours
Propeller TSO: 319.9 hours
Seats: 2, tandem
Category: Aerobatic
Maximum aerobatic load factors: +6 / -5 G
The aircraft is registered in Italy and has a standard Certificate of Airworthiness; ENAC records identify I-TACH as an American Champion 8KCAB.
The aircraft is supported by a comprehensive maintenance tracking system, including scheduled inspections, recurring Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.
The maintenance programme includes recurring 50-hour, 100-hour, 500-hour and 1,000-hour inspections, together with the applicable manufacturer.
The maintenance spreadsheet also records the applicable inspections and their remaining times, allowing the aircraft's maintenance status to be clearly assessed by a prospective buyer.
A comprehensive maintenance dossier is available, including aircraft technical records, maintenance status, scheduled inspection tracking and applicable AD/SB documentation. The documentation can be made available for inspection to serious
prospective buyers following initial contact.
Further technical information, photographs and maintenance documentation are available to genuinely interested buyers upon request.
Avionics
Standard - Mode S + ELT
Interior
9/10
Exterior
9/10
Additional Features
NEW tanks (both) - New constant speed governor - New tachometer.
The plane is under CAMO up to December 2026. Just done the Italian Sportsman Championship. Perfect for a school, UPRT, cross country flying at decent speed.