Aircraft › American Champion › 8 Series Decathlon / Scout › 8KCAB
The 8KCAB 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 8KCAB specifications
| Manufacturer | American Champion |
|---|---|
| Model | 8KCAB |
| Aircraft type | American Champion 8 Series Decathlon / Scout aircraft; exact model-specific configuration requires source verification |
| Certification | FAA A21CE |
American Champion 8KCAB weights and capacities
American Champion 8KCAB engine and configuration
| Approved A21CE baseline engine; must be modified per STC SE7CE. | Lycoming · IO-320-E1A · 150 hp · @ 2,700 rpm · Approved A21CE baseline engine; must be modified per STC SE7CE. |
|---|---|
| Approved A21CE baseline engine; must be modified per STC SE7CE. | Lycoming · IO-320-E1B · 150 hp · @ 2,700 rpm · Approved A21CE baseline engine; must be modified per STC SE7CE. |
| Approved A21CE baseline engine. | Lycoming · AEIO-320-E1B · 150 hp · @ 2,700 rpm · Approved A21CE baseline engine. |
| Approved A21CE baseline engine. | Lycoming · AEIO-320-E2B · 150 hp · @ 2,700 rpm · Approved A21CE baseline engine. |
| Optional engine approved under A21CE Note 5. | Lycoming · AEIO-360-H1A · 180 hp · @ 2,700 rpm · Optional engine approved under A21CE Note 5. |
| Optional engine approved under A21CE Note 5. | Lycoming · AEIO-360-H1B · 180 hp · @ 2,700 rpm · Optional engine approved under A21CE Note 5. |
Certified weight limits and applicability
| Standard Normal Category maximum weight. | Takeoff 1,800 lb · Standard Normal Category maximum weight. |
|---|---|
| Standard Acrobatic Category maximum weight. | Takeoff 1,800 lb · Standard Acrobatic Category maximum weight. |
| Normal Category for S/N 934-2003 and up, and eligible earlier 180 hp aircraft equipped with the wing frames, landing gear and approved Flight Manual Supplement specified by A21CE Note 8. | Takeoff 1,950 lb · Normal Category for S/N 934-2003 and up, and eligible earlier 180 hp aircraft equipped with the wing frames, landing gear and approved Flight Manual Supplement specified by A21CE Note 8. |
| Acrobatic Category for the A21CE Note 8 1950-lb Normal Category configuration. | Takeoff 1,800 lb · Acrobatic Category for the A21CE Note 8 1950-lb Normal Category configuration. |
Fuel capacity and configuration
| Wing tanks. | 40 gal total · Wing tanks. |
|---|---|
| Inverted header tank. | 1.5 gal total · Inverted header tank. |
Baggage and loading applicability
| Baggage | 100 lb maximum · Normal Category only. |
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American Champion 8KCAB history and development
8KCAB 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 8KCAB fuel capacity
exact model-specific fuel capacity and usable fuel, where applicable, have not yet been verified from the applicable approved source.
American Champion 8KCAB 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 8KCAB 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 8KCAB calculator.
Reference sources
FAA: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A21CE - American Champion 8KCAB / 8GCBC