First flight - 1970
1970
American Champion
American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon
BL8Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Single-Engine Piston✓ in production1972 present
Range
440 NM · 815 km
MTOW
885 kg
Cruise
123 kt · 228 km/h
Seats
2
2 seats (pilot included)
New price
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Specifications for the 8KCAB Super Decathlon variant. Sources: americanchampionaircraft.com, en.wikipedia.org, planeandpilotmag.com (checked on 10/10/2026).
The American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon is a single-engine piston in production since 1972. It has a range of 440 nm, a cruise speed of 123 kt (228 km/h), 2 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 11 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/8/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).
Temporal identity
First flight
Jan 01, 1970
FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
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More capable aerobatic version of the Champion family, a tandem two-seater certified for +6g and -5g, with a 180 hp Lycoming AEIO-360 engine and fuel and oil systems for inverted flight. In Brazil the Super Decathlon is the standard for aerobatic instruction in schools and flying clubs. It remains in production by American Champion in the United States.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Power
- 180 hp (134 kW)
- Engine
- Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B
Cabin and comfort
Detailed specs pending
Avionics and engines
Detailed specs pending
Operating costs
- Data source
- consumo: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-fact-sheets/american-champion-decathlon
- Last updated
- 2026
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 6.98 m
- Wingspan
- 9.75 m
- Height
- 2.35 m
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 592 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 885 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 151 L
- Fuel capacity
- 270 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
2 typical seats (pilot included)
Length
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Width
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Height
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Volume
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Baggage
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History
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Curated knowledge pending.
Registrations in Brazil
6 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon?
The maximum range is 440 nm (440 NM · 815 km).
How fast is the American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon?
Cruise speed is 123 kt, equivalent to 228 km/h.
How many passengers does the American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon seat?
The American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon has 2 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 1 passenger.
How many American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon are there in Brazil?
There are 11 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/8/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.