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The 8GCBC is a model in the 8 Series Decathlon / Scout family. It is described here as a American Champion 8 Series Decathlon / Scout aircraft; exact model-specific configuration requires source verification.
American Champion 8GCBC specifications
| Manufacturer | American Champion |
|---|---|
| Model | 8GCBC |
| Aircraft type | American Champion 8 Series Decathlon / Scout aircraft; exact model-specific configuration requires source verification |
| Certification | FAA A21CE |
American Champion 8GCBC weights and capacities
American Champion 8GCBC engine and configuration
| Approved A21CE engine. | Lycoming · O-360-C2A · 180 hp · @ 2,700 rpm · Approved A21CE engine. |
|---|---|
| Approved A21CE engine. | Lycoming · O-360-C2E · 180 hp · @ 2,700 rpm · Approved A21CE engine. |
| Approved A21CE engine. | Lycoming · O-360-C1A · 180 hp · @ 2,700 rpm · Approved A21CE engine. |
| Approved A21CE engine. | Lycoming · O-360-C1E · 180 hp · @ 2,700 rpm · Approved A21CE engine. |
| Approved A21CE engine. | Lycoming · O-360-C1G · 180 hp · @ 2,700 rpm · Approved A21CE engine. |
Certified weight limits and applicability
| Normal Category landplane or seaplane, and Restricted Category ferry configuration. | Takeoff 2,150 lb · Normal Category landplane or seaplane, and Restricted Category ferry configuration. |
|---|---|
| Restricted Category when utilized for chemical dispensing operations. | Takeoff 2,600 lb · Restricted Category when utilized for chemical dispensing operations. |
Fuel capacity and configuration
| Landplane with two 18-gallon wing tanks. | 36 gal total · Landplane with two 18-gallon wing tanks. |
|---|---|
| Landplane with two 36-gallon wing tanks. | 72 gal total · Landplane with two 36-gallon wing tanks. |
| Seaplane with two 18-gallon wing tanks. | 36 gal total · Seaplane with two 18-gallon wing tanks. |
Baggage and loading applicability
| Normal Category / applicable non-dispensing configuration. | 100 lb maximum · Normal Category / applicable non-dispensing configuration. |
|---|---|
| Restricted Category during chemical dispensing operations; baggage prohibited. | 0 lb maximum · Restricted Category during chemical dispensing operations; baggage prohibited. |
American Champion 8GCBC history and development
8GCBC is a member of the American Champion 8 Series Decathlon / Scout family. This page identifies the model, family relationship and available certification context. Model-specific technical values that have not yet been verified from an approved or manufacturer source remain explicitly marked as unverified technical values rather than being inferred from related aircraft.
American Champion 8GCBC fuel capacity
exact model-specific fuel capacity and usable fuel, where applicable, have not yet been verified from the applicable approved source.
American Champion 8GCBC model applicability and configuration
Verify the exact model designation, serial number, installed propulsion, equipment and approved operating configuration against the applicable certification or manufacturer record and the individual aircraft documentation.
American Champion 8GCBC weight and balance
Use the exact model and serial-number loading data together with the individual aircraft's approved weight-and-balance documentation. No payload or baggage limit is inferred from a related model. The exact model-specific maximum takeoff weight and loading limits remains unverified until verified from the applicable approved source. Operational calculations must use the individual aircraft's current empty weight or mass, CG, station data and limitations. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific 8GCBC calculator.
Reference sources
FAA: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A21CE - American Champion 8KCAB / 8GCBC