2008 Super Decathlon Model 8KCAB

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The article provides detailed specifications for the 2008 SUPER DECATHLON MODEL 8KCAB, an aerobatic aircraft with a new price of $146,900.
It is powered by a 180 HP Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine, seats two, and has G-limits of +6/-5, indicating strong aerobatic capability.
Key performance metrics include a cruise speed of 128 knots (at 75% power), a best rate of climb of 1280 fpm, and a service ceiling of 15,800 ft.
The aircraft has a maximum ramp weight of 1950 lbs., a useful load of 610 lbs., and requires short takeoff (495 ft.) and landing (425 ft.) distances.

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ï»¿2008 SUPER DECATHLON MODEL 8KCAB

New price:

$146,900

Engine make/model:

Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B

Horsepower:

180@SL

TBO (hrs.):

1400

Fuel type:

100LL

Propeller diameter/type:

74-in., CS Hartzell

Landing gear type:

Tri./Conv.

Max ramp weight (lbs.):

1950/1800*

Gross weight (lbs.):

1950

Landing weight (lbs.):

1950

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1340

Useful load – std. (lbs.):

610

Payload – full std. fuel (lbs.):

376

Useable fuel (gals.):

39

Wingspan (ft.):

32

Overall length:

22 ft.10 in.

Height:

7 ft. 8 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

169.1

Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

10.64

Power loading (lbs./hp.):

10 (aerobatic)

Seating capacity:

2

Cabin doors:

1

Cabin width (in.):

30

Cabin height (in.):

45

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

100

G-limits, aerobatic:

+6/-5

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

128

55% power:

111

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

9.5

55% power:

7.6

V_so (kts.):

46

Best rate of climb, SL (fpm):

1280

Service ceiling (ft.):

15,800

Takeoff distance (ft.):

495

Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

904

Landing distance (ft.):

425

Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

1051

Source: American Champion Aircraft

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