BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB Model Guide
BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB · Model Guide
Overview
The BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB is a single-engine piston, fabric-covered, tailwheel aerobatic aircraft. The registry lists the 8KCAB family as a two-seater from Champion. The only document is an operator's quick reference handbook (QRH). It gives a maximum takeoff weight of 1800 lbs, 40 US gallons of usable fuel and a fixed undercarriage.
- Maximum takeoff and landing weight are both 1800 lbs (818 kg). Baggage is limited to 100 lbs.
- Load limits are +5G/-3G in the Normal category and +6G/-5G in the Aerobatic category.
- Fuel is 40 US gallons usable. The QRH lists burn at 32 L/hr normal and 45 L/hr aerobatic at full rich.
- The QRH is not the approved flight manual. It does not take precedence over the CASA approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Document
Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 48 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Performance
- Vbase (kt) ·
- 75
- Vfinal (kt) ·
- 70
- Vr rotate (kt) ·
- 55
- Max crosswind (kt) ·
- 17
- Family max range (nm) ·
- 380
- Family max cruise speed (kt) ·
- 150
- Family max service ceiling (ft) ·
- 16,000
V-speeds
- VX_KTS ·
- 50
- VY_KTS ·
- 71
- VNE_KTS ·
- 174
- VNO_KTS ·
- 139
- VS1_KTS ·
- 47
- VGLIDE_KTS ·
- 65
- VA_NORMAL_KTS ·
- 93
- VA_AEROBATIC_KTS ·
- 115
Weight & balance
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 40
- Max baggage weight (lb) ·
- 100
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 1,800
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 1,800
What is the weight limit of the BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB?
The QRH for the BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB gives MTOW and MLW as 1800 lbs (818 kg) each. Maximum baggage is 100 lbs (45 kg).
How much fuel does the BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB carry and burn?
The BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB carries 40 US gallons usable. The QRH lists 32 L/hr for normal flying and 45 L/hr for aerobatics at full rich. A lesson with 30 minutes of aerobatics is listed at 40 L/hr.
What are the G limits of the BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB?
The QRH for the BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB lists +5G and -3G in the Normal category. In the Aerobatic category it lists +6G and -5G.
What is the BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB Model Guide?
The BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB Model Guide is a model guide for the BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB, dated 2026.
What year was the BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB Model Guide published?
The BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB Model Guide — the BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Weights, fuel and limits
The QRH gives MTOW and MLW as 818 kg (1800 lbs) and maximum baggage as 45 kg (100 lbs). Usable fuel is 40 USG. Oil is 6 quarts minimum and 8 quarts maximum. The crosswind limit is 17. Fuel burn is 32 L/hr normal, 45 L/hr aerobatic (full rich) and 40 L/hr for a lesson with 30 minutes of aerobatics.
What to inspect
The QRH preflight covers the fabric on both fuselage sides, the greenhouse roof, wing root fairings, and front and rear struts. It also covers the horizontal stabilizer brace wires, tailwheel condition and inflation, wheel fairings, brakes, tires and air filter. Check the fuel drains at both wings, the nose and the belly. Check that the pitot tube, fuel vent and static ports are clear.
Handling notes from the checklist
The undercarriage is fixed and flaps are marked N/A. Climb power after takeoff is 2500 RPM at 25 inches. The precautionary landing approach is flown at 75 IAS. The emergency landing speed is 65 and the engine air restart speed is 80. The magneto check at 2000 RPM allows a maximum drop of 175 RPM each, with a 50 RPM difference.
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Safety notes
- Oil pressure must be in the green within 30 s of start. With little or no oil pressure, land as soon as possible.
- Engine fire in flight: mixture ICO, fuel shut-off valve OFF, all switches OFF, cabin heat OFF, extinguish the fire and land ASAP.
- Static system failure: the QRH calls for breaking the glass on the pressure instruments. Confirm the procedure against the approved flight manual.
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Full document text
BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB Model Guide The BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB is a single-engine piston, fabric-covered, tailwheel aerobatic aircraft. The registry lists the 8KCAB family as a two-seater from Champion. The only document is an operator's quick reference handbook (QRH). It gives a maximum takeoff weight of 1800 lbs, 40 US gallons of usable fuel and a fixed undercarriage. • Maximum takeoff and landing weight are both 1800 lbs (818 kg). Baggage is limited to 100 lbs. • Load limits are +5G/-3G in the Normal category and +6G/-5G in the Aerobatic category. • Fuel is 40 US gallons usable. The QRH lists burn at 32 L/hr normal and 45 L/hr aerobatic at full rich. • The QRH is not the approved flight manual. It does not take precedence over the CASA approved Aircraft Flight Manual. Weights, fuel and limits The QRH gives MTOW and MLW as 818 kg (1800 lbs) and maximum baggage as 45 kg (100 lbs). Usable fuel is 40 USG. Oil is 6 quarts minimum and 8 quarts maximum. The crosswind limit is 17. Fuel burn is 32 L/hr normal, 45 L/hr aerobatic (full rich) and 40 L/hr for a lesson with 30 minutes of aerobatics. What to inspect The QRH preflight covers the fabric on both fuselage sides, the greenhouse roof, wing root fairings, and front and rear struts. It also covers the horizontal stabilizer brace wires, tailwheel condition and inflation, wheel fairings, brakes, tires and air filter. Check the fuel drains at both wings, the nose and the belly. Check that the pitot tube, fuel vent and static ports are clear. Handling notes from the checklist The undercarriage is fixed and flaps are marked N/A. Climb power after takeoff is 2500 RPM at 25 inches. The precautionary landing approach is flown at 75 IAS. The emergency landing speed is 65 and the engine air restart speed is 80. The magneto check at 2000 RPM allows a maximum drop of 175 RPM each, with a 50 RPM difference. Safety notes: • Oil pressure must be in the green within 30 s of start. With little or no oil pressure, land as soon as possible. • Engine fire in flight: mixture ICO, fuel shut-off valve OFF, all switches OFF, cabin heat OFF, extinguish the fire and land ASAP. • Static system failure: the QRH calls for breaking the glass on the pressure instruments. Confirm the procedure against the approved flight manual.