Bellanca Decathlon Series for Sale — Serious Aerobatics in a Proven Airframe
The Bellanca Decathlon series — produced by Champion Aircraft, then Bellanca, and now continued by American Champion Aircraft — is the dedicated aerobatic pinnacle of the Citabria family lineage. Where the Citabria variants provide basic to intermediate aerobatic capability, the Decathlon delivers competition-category performance: the AEIO-360 aerobatic engine with inverted fuel and oil systems, a +6g / -5g structural certification that covers outside maneuvers and negative-g flight, and responsive handling characteristics that satisfy IAC competition pilots while remaining accessible to pilots transitioning from the Citabria. The Bellanca-era Decathlons remain highly sought after in the pre-owned aerobatic market.
Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon
The 8KCAB Decathlon under Bellanca's production featured the Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 hp with the inverted systems that allow indefinite inverted flight and outside maneuvers without engine interruption. The aircraft's aerobatic category certification enables the full range of IAC Sportsman through Unlimited Category A maneuvers that do not require full outside snap roll capability. The tandem seating, dual full controls, and excellent visibility make it an outstanding two-seat aerobatic trainer. Many of North America's finest aerobatic instructors use Decathlons specifically because the aircraft's honest feedback develops student skill more effectively than more forgiving alternatives.
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