N555XD - American Champion 8KCAB Xtreme Decathlon - $229/wet
Aspen Flying Club
Few airplanes have generated the level of excitement, as has the American Champion Xtreme Decathlon. With its powerful engine and amazing aerobatic capability, the Xtreme Decathlon has been a huge hit on the airshow circuit. Now you can experience that same excitement. Aspen Flying Club is proud to be the only place in the country where you can rent an Xtreme Decathlon!
While not everyone will want to do the crazy maneuvers you’ll see performed in the Xtreme Decathlon at Sun n’ Fun or Oshkosh, every certificated pilot should take advantage of the Xtreme to brush up on (or be introduced to) spins and unusual attitude recovery. Practicing these maneuvers in such a capable aircraft will make you a better pilot, while enjoying the extra margin of safety afforded by flying a fully aerobatic airplane.
Airplane Specifications
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| Horsepower | 210 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Rate | $229/wet |
| Fuel Capacity | 41.5 gal |
| Cruise Speed | w/45-min rsv, (fuel consumption): @ 75% power, best economy > 149 mph/2.6 hr 6,000 ft (72 pph/12 gph) or @ 55% power, best economy > 133 mph/4.8 hr 9,000 ft (43 pph/7.2 gph) |
| Est. Range | 400 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft |
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Additional Information
Notes
- Max Takeoff Weight | Normal 1,950 lbs (aerobatic 1,800 lbs)
- Useful Load | 630lbs as tested | Normal: 595 lbs (aerobatic 445 lbs)
- Full Fuel Payload | Normal 390 lbs (aerobatic 240 lbs); As tested: Normal 355 lbs (aerobatic 205 lbs)
- Powerplant | 210 hp Lycoming AEIO-390-A1B6
- Recommended TBO | 1,400 hr
- Wing loading | 11.9 lb/sq ft
- Power loading | 9.3 lb/hp
- Seats | 2
- Empty weight | 1,320 lb
- Empty weight, as tested | 1,355 lb
- Inverted fuel | 2 min
- Baggage capacity | 100 lb, 10.4 cu ft
Performance
- Useful Load | 630lbs as tested | Normal: 595 lbs (aerobatic 445 lbs)
- Powerplant | 210 hp Lycoming AEIO-390-A1B6
- Recommended TBO | 1,400 hr
- Wing loading | 11.9 lb/sq ft
- Power loading | 9.3 lb/hp
- Seats | 2
- Empty weight | 1,320 lb
- Empty weight, as tested | 1,355 lb
- Inverted fuel | 2 min
- Baggage capacity | 100 lb, 10.4 cu ft
Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds
- V X (best angle of climb) | 57 mph IAS
- V Y (best rate of climb) | 81 mph IAS
- V A (design maneuvering) | 110 mph IAS
- V NO (max structural cruising) | 160 mph CAS
- V NE (never exceed) | 200 CAS
- V R (rotation) | 58 mph IAS
- V SO | 58 mph IAS
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