Champion 8KCAB Citabria Pro, N5143T / 1, Private
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Registration: N5143T
Construction Number: 1
Model Champion 8KCAB Citabria Pro
Operator: Private
Airport: Allentown Queen City Municipal (1N9 / K1N9), USA - Pennsylvania
Photographer: george baczkowski
Date Taken: 07/1969
Date Submitted: 06/01/2010
The Citabria Pro was classed as an "unlimited" aerobatic plane with unlimited inverted flight capabilities, this latter via the installation of a continuous oil system. It has a "G" limit of 6-positive and 5 negative. Built by Champion Aircraft, it was designed specifically for aerobatic competition for the advanced aeronautical sportsman. Originally a single-seater, but then modified to two-seat. Powered by a 180 hp Lycoming IO-360-SPL with a constant speed propeller. Later, when Champion products were acquired by Bellanca, it was modified and designated the 9KCAB Model but never put into production.
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