American Champion Super Decathlon for Sale
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Interesting facts about the American Champion Super Decathlon
✈ The Super Decathlon carries two people in tandem, uses a center stick, and sits on conventional tailwheel gear.
✈ American Champion builds the Super Decathlon in Wisconsin, and resumed production in 1990 after earlier Bellanca production.
✈ The model uses a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine with 180 hp and inverted fuel and oil systems for sustained aerobatics.
✈ Aerobatic load limits are +6 g and −5 g when operated in the aerobatic category and within weight and balance limits.
✈ Wingspan is 32 ft with a semi-symmetrical airfoil and 169 sq ft wing area, which helps roll rate and inverted handling.
✈ Typical useful load in the normal category is 645 lb, with 405 lb payload when tanks are full of usable fuel.
✈ Many aircraft have composite constant-speed props, and later aircraft use aluminum wing spars rather than earlier wood spars.
✈ Common roles include aerobatic training, tailwheel instruction, upset recovery training and recreational flying.
American Champion Super Decathlon Specifications
Information provided here is a guide only. Do not use it for flight planning or operations. Model variations, modifications, equipment and age can change these values. Verify exact specifications with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority.
Length: 6.99 m (22 ft 11 in)
Wingspan: 9.75 m (32 ft 0 in)
Height: 2.34 m (7 ft 8 in)
Empty Weight: 592 kg (1,305 lb)
Max Gross Weight (Normal): 885 kg (1,950 lb)
Max Gross Weight (Acrobatic): 816 kg (1,800 lb)
Fuel Capacity (Total/Usable): 163 L / 151 L (43 US gal / 40 US gal)
Cruise (75% power): 227 km/h (141 mph, 123 kt)
Range at 75% with 45 min reserve: 772 km (479 mi, 417 nm)
Service Ceiling: 4,877 m (16,000 ft)
Rate of Climb (sea level): 5.74 m/s (1,130 ft/min)
Take-off Ground Roll: 177 m (580 ft)
Take-off Over 15 m (50 ft): 323 m (1,061 ft)
Landing Ground Roll: 152 m (498 ft)
Landing Over 15 m (50 ft): 343 m (1,126 ft)
FAQs About the American Champion Super Decathlon
How much does an American Champion Super Decathlon cost?
In 2024–2025, many airworthy Super Decathlons typically changed hands between about $190,000 and $300,000 USD, depending on year, total time, prop and engine times, avionics and refurbishment work. Factory-new pricing depends on specification and options.
What engine and prop does the Super Decathlon use?
The standard powerplant is a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B rated at 180 hp at 2,700 rpm. Many aircraft use a constant-speed composite propeller of 74 in diameter.
What are the aerobatic limits and typical training uses?
When operated in the aerobatic category and within limits, the Super Decathlon is stressed to +6 g and −5 g. Flight schools use it for aerobatic training, tailwheel endorsements and upset recovery courses.
How much can it carry with full fuel?
With 40 US gallons usable fuel, the typical payload is about 405 lb in the normal category, subject to equipment and exact empty weight. Baggage capacity is up to 100 lb.
What should buyers inspect on a Super Decathlon?
Confirm wood-spar or metal-spar status and related inspections. Review propeller type and time since overhaul. Inspect the fuel tanks and surrounding areas for leaks, check landing-gear and fuselage attach points for hard-landing wear, and verify engine time versus the recommended TBO for the AEIO-360.
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