Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a American Champion Decathlon cost?
Used American Champion Decathlon prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current American Champion Decathlon listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used American Champion Decathlon?
American Champion Decathlon prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live American Champion Decathlon listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many American Champion Decathlon aircraft are for sale right now?
There are currently 18 American Champion Decathlon aircraft listed for sale on PlaneFox. Listings are aggregated daily from leading aircraft brokers and dealers across Europe, so the inventory updates throughout the week.
Where can I find a American Champion Decathlon for sale?
You can browse every available American Champion Decathlon in one place right here on PlaneFox. 18 are listed across Europe right now, spread across 3 countries. Most are listed in Germany (2), followed by Belgium (1) and United States (1). Location should not be a dealbreaker. If you find the right American Champion Decathlon in another European country, we can arrange a qualified ferry pilot to deliver the aircraft to your home airport, so it is worth considering listings from across Europe.
What should I check when buying a used American Champion Decathlon?
On any used American Champion Decathlon, check four things first. Airframe hours: under 1,500 is low-time, 1,500 to 3,500 is mid-life, above 3,500 expect higher maintenance budgets and possibly an overhaul reserve. Engine time since major overhaul (SMOH): most piston engines are on a 2,000-hour TBO, so once SMOH passes 1,500 to 1,700 budget for the overhaul to come within the next 1 to 3 years. A piston overhaul typically costs 25,000 to 45,000 EUR, a turbine hot-section inspection 60,000 to 120,000 EUR. Avionics: a current Garmin glass panel (G1000 NXi, GTN 650/750, GFC 500/600 autopilot) adds real resale value, a steam-gauge panel means you should price in 25,000 to 60,000 EUR for a future upgrade. Damage history and corrosion: ask for the full logbook history, look specifically for prop strikes, gear-up landings and any structural repairs. Always commission a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) from an EASA Part-145 shop familiar with the American Champion Decathlon, budget 1,500 to 3,500 EUR for a thorough PPI. Also verify the export certificate of airworthiness, EASA Form 1 paperwork and recent ADs/SBs are complied with.
How do American Champion Decathlon prices change with year of manufacture?
Our price stability chart for the American Champion Decathlon shows the average asking price by year of manufacture, based on current listings. This makes it easy to see how the American Champion Decathlon holds its value over time and to identify which model years offer the best price-to-condition ratio.