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SUPER DECATHLON 8KCAB


Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B, 180 HP Engine
Inverted Fuel/ Oiling Systems
MT Propeller, MTV-15-B-C-/C188-34
   74" 2-Blade, Composite, Acrobatic, Constant Speed

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Power Plant: Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B

  • Horse Power @ RPM: 180 @ 2700 rpm

  • Recommended Engine TBO: 1600 hours

  • Propeller, Constant Speed: MT Composite MTV-15-B-C/C188-34

  • Propeller Diameter: 74 in.

  • Length: 22.9 ft.

  • Height: 7.7 ft.

  • Wingspan: 32 ft.

  • Wing Area: 169 sq. ft.

  • Wing Loading: 11.5 lb. / sq. ft.

  • Power Loading: 10.0  lb. / HP

  • Seats: 2, Tandem

  • Cabin Length: 8 ft. 10 in.

  • Cabin Width: 2 ft. 6 in.

  • Cabin Height: 3 ft. 11 in.

  • Empty Weight: 1305 lbs.

  • Max. Gross Weight (Normal): 1950 lbs.

  • Useful Load (Normal): 645 lbs.

  • Payload with Full Fuel (Normal): 405 lbs.

  • Max. Gross Weight (Acrobatic): 1800 lbs.

  • Useful Load (Acrobatic): 495 lbs. 

  • Payload with Full Fuel (Acrobatic): 255 lbs.

  • Fuel Capacity: 43 gal. (40 gal. Usable)

  • Oil Capacity: 10 quarts

  • Baggage Capacity: 100 lbs. (10.4 cubic ft.)

PERFORMANCE

  • Acrobatic Limit Loading: +6, -5 g's

  • Takeoff Distance, Ground Roll: 580 ft.

  • Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle: 1061 ft.

  • Demonstrated Crosswind Component: 17 kts.

  • Rate of Climb, Sea Level: 1130 fpm

  • Maximum Level Speed, Sea Level: 155 mph TAS

  • Cruise Speed / Endurance with 45 Min Reserve @ 75% Power: 141 mph/ 3.4 hrs

  • Fuel Consumption @ Altitude: 9.6 gph @ 7500 ft.

  • Service Ceiling: 16000 ft.

  • Landing Distance over 50-ft. Obstacle: 1126 ft.

  • Landing Distance, Ground Roll: 498 ft.

LIMITED AND RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS

  • VX (Best Angle): 58 mph IAS

  • VY (Best Rate): 82 mph IAS

  • VA (Design Maneuvering): 107 mph CAS

  • VNO (Maximum Structural Cruising): 160 mph CAS

  • VNE (Never Exceed): 200 mph CAS

  • VR (Rotation): 57 mph IAS

  • VS1 (Stall, Clean): 57 mph IAS

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

INSTRUMENTS

  • Fuel Quantity Gages (Left and Right)

  • Magnetic Compass (Backlit)

AVIONICS

  • Front & Rear "Push to Talk" Buttons

  • Emergency Locater Transmitter

  • Broadband Transmitting Antenna

  • Twin Headset Lemo Jacks

  • Cabin Speaker

  • Avionics Master Switch

SAFETY & CONVENIENCE

  • Parking Brake

  • Stall Warning Indicator

  • Entrance Step

  • Balanced Open Section Aileron

  • Balanced Elevator

  • Oil Quick Drain

  • Wing Tie Down Rings

  • Door Map Pocket

ELECTRICAL

  • Electric Permanent Magnet Starter

  • 70 Amp Alternator

  • Battery Box with Sealed Battery

  • LED Pulse Landing Light

  • LED Nav / Strobe / Position Lights

  • Voltage Regulator

  • Electric Fuel Boost Pump

  • Electrical Control Panel

COMFORT & APPEARANCE

  • Front Strut Speed Fairings

  • Bucket Foam Seats with Folding Backs

  • Adjustable Front Seat

  • Front and Rear 5-point Harnesses

  • Light Gray Vinyl Headliner

  • Deluxe Textured Vinyl Interior

  • Front and Rear Cabin Heater

  • Cabin Air Vents

  • Sound Proofing

  • Tinted Windows (Gray)

  • Tinted Greenhouse Roof (Dark Gray)

  • Stainless Steel Exhaust

FEATURES

  • Certified Fully Acrobatic (+6g, -5g)

  • ​Dual Flight Controls

  • Quick Jettison Door

  • 40 Gallon Fuel System

  • Left Opening Pilot Window

  • Steerable 8" Pneumatic Tail Wheel

  • Baggage Access Door

  • Wheels with 6.00 x 6, 4 Ply Tires

  • Main Gear Fairings (Wheel Pants)

  • Light Weight Aluminum Gear

  • Powder Coated Fuselage Frame

  • Carbon Fiber Floor Boards

  • 100 lb. Capacity Baggage Compartment

  • B&C Oil Filter Adapter

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

INTERIOR OPTIONS

EXTERIOR OPTIONS

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

  • 3-Blade MT Composite Propeller

    • MTV-9-B-C/C188-18b

  • 2-Blade Hartzell Aluminum Propeller

    • HC-C2YR-4CF/FC7666A-2

  • Heated Pitot

  • Glider Tow Assembly

  • Competition Harness

    • Adds Padded Double Lap Belt with Ratchet

  • Engine Hour Meter with Oil Pressure Switch

    • In addition to EDM 930

  • CFP-2  Additional Corrosion Protection

    • Oil Prepped Fuselage Tubing

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