American Champion Aircraft 8 Decathlon and Scout
668 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1991 to 2026; half of them date from 2005 or earlier. California has the most (57). 50% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 8 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Aeio-360 Ser (270), Lycoming Aeio-360-H1B (121), Lycoming O-360-C1G (79)
- Seats
- 1 (up to 3 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- American Champion Aircraft
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 24, 1990; newest September 21, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 68 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: American Champion Aircraft CORP · Und Aerospace Foundation · Twist Air INC · State Of Minnesota · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · Mh Aviation LLC · Hawk Aviation LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 41 cases since 1982, 9 fatal
The 8 most recent of 41 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many American Champion Aircraft 8 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
668 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most American Champion Aircraft 8s?
California, with 57.
Who owns the American Champion Aircraft 8?
50% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 1 8KCBC (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N26GK | American Champion Aircraft 8KCBC |
Sparkjoy Air LLC Boulder, Colorado |
Standard | 2025-06-24 | Valid |