- Registered owner
- Bhh Leasing #4 LLC
- Location
- Pensacola, FL
- Owner type
- LLC
- Serial number
- 1139-2014
- Year built
- 2014
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, acrobatic
- Airworthiness date
- March 19, 2014
- Certificate issued
- October 7, 2014
- Expires
- October 31, 2027
- Mode S code
- A0E626
American Champion 8KCABTCDS A21CEAirframe · American Champion 8KCABTCDS 1E10Engine · Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 37
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1972 | 2 |
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| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
See all 49 ADs
Information bulletins that may apply · 13
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · American Champion 8KCAB
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemSAIB CE-18-20Electrical PowerSAIB CE-13-40Flight CompartmentSAIB CE-11-43Flight ControlsSAIB CE-10-39Equipment - FurnishingsSAIB CE-09-20Equipment - FurnishingsSAIB CE-07-45Flight ControlsEngine · Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B
SAIB NE-19-08Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve CylindersSAIB NE-08-32R1Propeller Governor Idler Gear Shaft Set ScrewSAIB NE-14-13Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting StudsSAIB NE-09-04Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSAIB NE-06-32R1Reciprocating Engine - CrankshaftSAIB NE-05-39Historical bulletins · 1
NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ERA26FA067Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportIrvington, ALOn December 13, 2025, about 1145 central standard time, an American Champion Decathlon, N157WB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Roy E. Ray Airfield (5R7), Bayou La Batre, Alabama. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane…NTSB GAA17CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFerguson, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20251213019129ATakeoff: Climb Out · Irvington, ALAircraft departed (5R7) roy e. ray airfield after loading 2 parachutes onto the rear seat and securing them with the shoulder harness. Upon departure witness described the takeoff as the pilot appearing to have executed a short field take off, then the…Accident 20170701010809ALanding: Rollout · Ferguson, FLAirman indicated that he was making a wheel landing to the grass runway 18. After touchdown the aircraft started to veer to the right. The airman attempted to correct the drift and apply left rudder. The tail was still flying. After the control input the…
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N157WBGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on American Champion 8KCAB aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 175
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · American Champion 8KCAB
STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblySTC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.