| 1973 Bellanca 8KCAB |
| Aircraft Type | Single Engine Propeller |
| Make | Bellanca |
| Condition | Used |
| Sale Type | POA |
| Location | Georgia, United States |
| Registration No | N41696 |
| Serial Number | 116-73 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Total Time Airframe | 2000 |
| Comments |
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Step into one of the most celebrated aerobatic and tailwheel trainers ever built: this 1973 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon, registration N41696. The Decathlon earned its reputation as the aircraft that bridges the gap between basic tailwheel flying and serious aerobatics, and this example carries that legacy forward with a clean history and honest value. Whether you are building tailwheel proficiency, pursuing your first loops and rolls, or adding a capable trainer to a flight school fleet, N41696 is ready to deliver. Power comes from the proven Lycoming IO-320-E2A, a fuel-injected piston engine known for reliability, smooth response, and broad support across the maintenance community. Fuel injection is a meaningful advantage in an aerobatic airframe, providing consistent performance through a wide range of attitudes. Paired with the Decathlon's well-balanced handling, the result is crisp, predictable control that rewards precision and builds confidence with every flight. Perhaps most importantly for discerning buyers, N41696 has no damage history. In an aircraft type that is often flown hard and used for training, a clean record like this is a significant point of distinction. It speaks to careful ownership and gives the next owner a solid foundation for years of enjoyable, worry-free flying. This Decathlon represents an accessible entry point into genuine aerobatic capability and classic tailwheel flying. The aircraft is located at 17J, and ClearBlue Aero welcomes inquiries from serious buyers. Contact us today to request logbooks, schedule an inspection, or arrange a viewing. Opportunities like this, a damage-free Decathlon at this price, do not stay on the market for long. |
| Engine Specifications |
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Lycoming IO-320-E2A
Engine Type: Piston
Engine Time: 400 hrs SMOH |
| Avionics |
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KX-155 Nav/Com
JPI 450 Fuel Scan
Sigtronics Intercom with music capability
Bendix King Transponder
Air Gizmo Panel mount
G496/G560
G-meter |
| Additional Features |
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- Skytech Starter
- Spin-on Oil Filter
- Inverted Fuel
- Oil Reiff Turbo pre-heater
- Constant Speed Prop
- Recovered 4/2010 |
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