American Champion Aircraft Scout 8GCBC

Overview

• Like the Decathlon, the Scout's main difference from its predecessor is its metal spar, which supplants the spruce used in Bellanca's taildraggers. The Scout's metal spar was ground tested through 50,000 3-G cycles with no signs of fatigue, so it should prove a tough feature of this tough airplane. Other changes include ailerons extended to the ends of the wings, longer flaps, and a jazzed up interior. Large tundra tires and a five-point harness are standard on this workhorse, as is the greenhouse window, and desirable options include aileron spades that greatly lighten the stick forces in roll. Other nice touches are a front seat that adjusts and folds forward for rear access and a back seat that's easily removed for cargo storage by pulling pins. The Scout seats two, tandem style.

  American Champion Scout

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Lycoming O-360-C1G, 180 hp

• Propellers

  MT Composite MTV-15-B/203-58, constant speed

• Length

  23 ft

• Height

  8 ft 8 in

• Wingspan

  36 ft 4 in

• Wing Area

  180 sq ft

• Wing loading

  11.9 lb/sq ft

• Power loading

  11.9 lb/hp

• Cabin Width

  2 ft 6 in

• Empty Weight

  1,340 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  2,150 lb

• Useful load

  810 lb

• Payload with full fuel

  378 lb

• Fuel capacity

  72 gal

• Baggage capacity

  100 lb (plus optional 30 lb extended baggage)

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  417 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  697 ft

• Rate of climb sea level

  1,075 ft

• Service ceiling

  17,000

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  887 ft

• Landing distance ground roll

  423 ft

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

  130 mph/6.8 hr

• Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

  61 mph

• V_Y

  76 mph

• V_NE

  166 mph

• V_S1

  52 mph

• V_SO

  40 mph

For more information, contact American Champion Aircraft at or via https://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/scout

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.